Shared on 2025-06-25 11:51:28 AEST by BERENICE KERR
Thought for the feast of John the Baptist:
'May we be blessed, even in moments of anxiety and exhaustion, with encounters that strengthen our hope and trust in God, and lead us to the freedom, like John the Baptist, to announce the coming kingdom of God.'
Sam Sawyer: Americamedia.org.
Shared on 2025-06-25 10:41:25 AEST by BERENICE KERR
Yesterday I was tidying up some papers and found some reflections I had written during my sabbatical in 2019. On the topic of pilgrimage I had written that while God is the pilgrim's quest, God is also the way to achieve the quest. Basic? Maybe, but it got me thinking.
Shared on 2025-06-25 10:07:11 AEST by Duyen Nguyen
I thought I would share an article I wrote recently providing some food for thought for our pilgrimage.
DuyenNguyen-PilgrimsPlace-2506251.pdf
Shared on 2025-06-24 18:25:14 AEST by Lorraine Cupitt
Using FaceTime, the concept of ‘Kindling’ and fanning into a Flame was central to our Group sharing.
The Poem below by Judy Brown, and Joan Chittister’s “ The Fire in the Ashes “ Ch 3, speak of the important stage of Kindling.
The Irish call this ‘ Grieshog’ a process of fanning into a Flame, using the ashes kept warm from the night before.
The process from Kindling to Flame in all of Life’s Journey, Likewise, calls for Care, Patience, Space, Acceptance, Risk Taking, Sensitivity and Time.
Shared on 2025-06-20 21:03:31 AEST by Schola Fakiwi
I have been listening to it several times. Very inspiring. The first Mercy Pilgrim of Hope . Many thanks.
Shared on 2025-06-20 10:43:00 AEST by Anne Keim
This last week I have found myself in Rockhampton assisting with the move of the aged care residents of McAuley Place to a brand new home at Mercy Haven on the Bethany site. Fourteen of our sisters who probably thought that McAuley Place would be their last home have been assisted to pack up and move physically to new surroundings. As unsettling as such a move has been, it has provided an opportunity to reflect on the nature of pilgrimage.
Being relieved of some of the many possessions that clutter up our lives is an invitation to live simply and be open to the newness of each day.
Shared on 2025-06-20 10:00:08 AEST by Rita Tomba
Thanks to everyone who has shared. I'm so very inspired by the concept of this Pilgrimage of Hope. I have finally this morning watched the Artwork Video and listened to the beautiful Pilgrim Song. Thanks Sr Helen and all involved with the song and thanks to the young artists involved with the Artwork. At this point I have done a good deal of journalling about what I've read, what I have seen and listened to. The journalling thus far has been in the form of points, questions to myself, meanderings I guess. I have much to think on, going solo at this point. Thanks to all
Shared on 2025-06-18 14:10:18 AEST by Desma Clarke. G
Many thanks for sharing so much as we begin our Mercy Pilgrimage of Hope. This morning I listened to a Podcast on Gentleness. This photo is a reminder to me (us) of how GENTLE we are called to be - to give HOPE to the world.
Shared on 2025-06-18 13:04:38 AEST by Anne Foale
We are blessed in Australia to have such wide open spaces for taking journey's, for creating pilgrimages, whether inside of ourselves or out in God's creation. What do I desire from this experience? A greater ability to live in the present moment in gratitude for all I have been given. To be able to honour the pain in our world and see it for what it is. To focus on what is mine to do, in this place where I find myself at this time. This will lead me to hope.
Shared on 2025-06-18 12:10:50 AEST by Daphne McKeough
Thank you Kathy for the story you shared about the woman you have been supporting.
I found it a poignant example of the crisis in peoples lives that cries out for hope.
Shared on 2025-06-17 14:55:51 AEST by Kathy Kettle
I am mentoring a woman in the MELF program whose research focuses on the traumatic experiences of women and children, and how hope can help them overcome the adversity of natural and human-made disasters. Her home was washed away by floods and then destroyed by the local authorities. This powerful story highlights the resilience of a mother who, after two suicide attempts due to unbearable pain, received support from her community. Despite being stretched thin, they rallied together against the enormous odds to help her through her depression so she could care for her children.
Shared on 2025-06-13 11:55:22 AEST by Theresa Foley
Thanks all who contributed to this presentation. Liz your reflection very much appreciated. I love the ‘kindling of Hope’ the spark along the way. That speaks to the daily experience, especially getting out of bed on these cold mornings. Helen your song is great thanks.
