On this mid-way Sunday of Lent, we are given such images and words as feasting, newness of creation, compassion, reconciliation and even “radiance of joy” (Ps 34). The Gospel is one we have heard so often but is always new: Jesus’ story known as the Prodigal Son. Henri Nouwen, a great spiritual writer, in his The Return of the Prodigal Son, identifies with the son. “I leave home every time I lose faith in the voice that calls me the Beloved and follow the voices that offer a great variety of ways to win the love I so much desire.”
On March 10, 2016 a presentation on CND Spirituality is being offered at the Martha Spirituality Centre in Charlottetown, PEI. Sister Phyllis Gallant, CND with two CND Associates Vernon Buote and Donna MacIntyre will introduce the public to Visitation/Pentecost Spirituality and to what the CND Associate Relationship means to its members and to the CND vowed members. Part of the presentation will focus on the understanding of Visitation/Pentecost spirituality and the strong connection between Visitation and Pentecost. Other points of interest will zero in on St. Marguerite's charism, how CNDs have touched the lives of our associates, how individuals are invited to the relationship, what is expected of the associates and what some of our CND directives are. We will touch on the impact of global warming and the seriousness of the situation which moved us to our corporate stance on climate change. May God continue to guide us while being rooted in Jesus Christ as we journey together in love and compassion for others.
