Chapter: Day 2

The second day of our Chapter is finished and it was a very long one. We began at 7am with mass and finished with the evening meal around 7pm. Now Sisters are doing various activities: walking, visiting, doing laundry, praying, absorbing the fullness of the day, and resting. Sisters are becoming acquainted with one another at every opportunity. Some know one another from other various experiences of having come together at past General Chapters or visiting in other Provinces. We are settling in well and establishing a rhythm.

Today we heard the report from the General Council, which was an all-day presentation. During the day, the Council incorporated time for Sacred Conversation among the Sisters in response to the report. In our International groups (each group consists of a mix of about 6 Sisters from the Provinces) we were given the opportuntiy to talk today about what inspired us about the report and what we wished to say to the General Council about our impressions of their report. As we look to future days, each delegation from every Province will be giving a report of their Province to the General Chapter. We are having an enriching time and, surely, there is much more in store!

This is all for tonight. We are keeping mindful of concerns you have asked us to carry with us; as well we are praying for the needs of our world as we gather each day. We look forward to reading your posts! Pace e bene! Janet (for the North American delegation from Stella, Denver, and Redwood City)