It has been almost a year since the 24th General Chapter presented the congregation with the gift of a new Directional Statement. Like a gift, the Directional Statement has brought us a great deal of joy, inspiring the deepening of our spirituality in ways both new and familiar. This growth does not come without its challenges. This new Directional Statement has language that calls us to action in more ways than ever. Gospel Poverty, the Triune God, authentic community life, innovative responses to education, dignity of life – these are all topics we have embraced in the past. The challenge is seeing them in new and deeper ways, finding dimensions of each we have not considered before...
