Jesus stood in the midst of the disciples and said, “Peace
be with you.” Alleluia
This passage from the Gospel of John was repeated often this
past weekend as the community gathered to elect a prioress. The process
included several hours of individual and group discernment. During that time,
and in meetings beforehand, we discussed our hopes, concerns and directions for
the future. All of this led to the election of our new prioress, Sr. Aileen
Bankemper.
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| The Doubt of Thomas by James He Qi |
Recalling that Jesus is in our midst as his disciples today,
giving us his peace, was both a guiding force and a consolation. Every day, not
just during elections, Jesus gives us his support and sustenance. We but have
to believe and receive it.
A bookmark I use every day carries a similar sentiment:
Worrying
does not take away tomorrow’s troubles; it takes away today’s peace.
Let us glory in the peace of our risen Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, ALLELUIA!
Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock, OSB
Love that quote!! I will carry it! Thank you!
ReplyDeletethank you for your thoughts and congratulations in choosing a new prioress...One of my favorites "anti-worry" quotes comes from the Masss..."keep us from all anxiety as we wait in Joyful hope..."
ReplyDeleteDear Sister, thank you for sharing the life of the convent, with the election of the new prioress. Congratulations! Jesus Christ stand tall with her! The Benedictine charism, the great light of western monasticism, shine forth to new vocations. God bless OSB amen Happy Easter Oremus ut Jesus stet in medio cordis nostri
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