Although I’ve been around our community of Franciscan Sisters for quite a while now, today was my first ever “Chapter of Affairs.” That is because we only have these pre-election meetings once every six years.
Sisters only begin attending these official meetings after professing their final vows. At the time of the last such chapter, I was still in temporary vows.
Today, like days of other community meetings, was a beautiful opportunity to meet and mingle with our sisters, to be together ‘as a family.’ Serving about 140 miles north, we don’t get that chance every day.
I am always grateful for these opportunities.
Today, being at this meeting for the first time, I was finally ‘one of the group.’ I got to hear reports on the past six years and take part in other decision-making prior to our election in early April.
Please join me in continuing prayers to the Holy Spirit for guidance during this exciting time.
Our Franciscan Fiat 