The African Conference for Catholic Sisters in Canon and Civil Law acknowledged that for safeguarding to be inherent in sisters' everyday life, it must be woven into formation and nurtured throughout their vocation.
"Diversity is not an obstacle to mission or community life. It is a privileged place where God teaches us how to build community," writes Flying in V Formation about embracing cultural differences.
Unexpected friendships, writes one panelist, "have expanded my heart, strengthened my faith and reminded me that the Gospel comes alive whenever we cross boundaries with love."
As the association prioritizes long-term sustainability, sisters reflected on strengthening the prophetic voice of Catholic sisters, formation for mission in the 21st century and synodal leadership.
As more congregations face declining numbers, they turn to commissaries for leadership, changing how communities preserve their charism and care for one another.
Horizons - The disaster has plunged us into deep grief for the lost lives. Once again, our country has been shaken. And once again, we promise ourselves that we will rise, shake off the dust and keep moving forward.
St. Benedict, father of Western monasticism, lived in a time of turmoil, probably much like our present time. Ten hallmarks help mold the Benedictine life he established, and they continue to be relevant today.
