The curtain came down on our Chapter (Assembly) after Easter in Rome. A sense of quiet satisfaction reigns as Brothers reflect
back on the two weeks and allow ourselves the credit of a job well done. Guided
by the facilitator, Sister Catherine Ryan, a direction for the next six years
was charted.
It was a good experience being at
Villa Palazzola. It was an opportunity to meet with Brothers from other units
around the congregation. It was for me a prayerful, reflective time and a time
of inspiration and openess. I enjoyed the sense of Brotherhood, the communal dimension
of shared meals, laughter, negotiating the stone stairways, the walks and
beautiful scenery, the various liturgies, and the opportunties to share faith, A
graced time!
On the final day, participants
departed by taxis for the various airports or other places. We were happy that
the Chapter was a graced moment and a wonderful experience. Jesus was among us and
the Spirit was present in many moments of invitation and challenge.
A Chapter Statement will eventually
be shared more widely and its inspiration will inform decision-making across
the wider Congregation of the Presentation Brothers. We wish the new Congregation
Leadership Team success and many blessings. They will be supported by the
prayers and good wishes of many. For updates from the Chapter, you are welcome
to visit; chapter
2017.presentationbrothers.org
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