1 Mercy Connection • December 2011/January 2012
December 2011/January 2012
How will the 2011 Institute Chapter Declaration
impact Mercy life? Sisters and associates brought
their thoughts to Consultation Network meetings
this fall.
All had unique...
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1 Mercy Connection • December 2011/January 2012
December 2011/January 2012
How will the 2011 Institute Chapter Declaration
impact Mercy life? Sisters and associates brought
their thoughts to Consultation Network meetings
this fall.
All had unique perspectives shaped by their experience of ministry and
community which were reflective of this moment in their own lives.
Sister Bernie Hart, a teacher and former vocation minister, saw the influence
of working in two languages as powerful.
“During all of this discussion, we had
simultaneous translations in large group
using headphones, and in small groups
with a translator.
This enabled all to know
what was being said by all and afforded
opportunities for explanation of words and
their effect on the various cultures.
It was helpful when we
were down to the process of putting our hopes and goals into words.
”
The strong words chosen in that process sparked comment from a number of
people.
“As I was reflecting on the Chapter Declaration
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