Mercy Now – July 16, 2026 Newsletter for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Leadership message Marvels to speak of and miracles to come The Institute Leadership Team’s July 2 leadership message invited us to take a long, loving look at moving forward. It...
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Mercy Now – July 16, 2026 Newsletter for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Leadership message Marvels to speak of and miracles to come The Institute Leadership Team’s July 2 leadership message invited us to take a long, loving look at moving forward. It also challenged me with its closing words: “… times of great Presence of marvels to speak of and miracles to come. In fact, both are already here. Look for them.” During the past two weeks, I’ve sought out “marvels and miracles” in the challenging messages from the Gathering of the Whole, in memories and in the everyday. Sister Mary Pellegrino said, “Any of the ways that we tend to the integration of our lives is our contribution to the healing of the world.” I’m struck by how this statement is connected to our commitment to retreat. Throughout the year, across the Institute, great importance is placed on this dimension of our lives. I recently witnessed a community on retreat and was struck by the tone of the house: The silent recog
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