During these days, the group worked on some essential elements of the process of formation – discernment, evaluation and the practice of accompaniment.
 
The Formation Session continues its reflection …
 
 
 
DAYS 14,15,16,17 18
 
 
 
 
During these days, the group worked on some essential elements of the process of formation – discernment, evaluation and the practice of accompaniment.
 
 
 
·         They shared on the changes being put into practice as a result of the reflection done on the document : Orientations on Basic Formation
 
·         They shared on the essential elements that should be implemented in Holy Family Formation.
 
·         They shared also on the present situation in Holy Family Basic Formation
 
 
 
In a word they informed themselves about the different contexts and all this was accomplished in a listening atmosphere and placing a good deal of emphasis on the contemplation of our reality.
 
 
 
During the last two days Sister Nellie McLaughlin, Mercy, helped the group to contemplate our reality from the lens of the New Story of the Universe.  She helped the group to widen, deepen and enrich our way of looking at the world and our call to the Consecrated Life.
  
 
 
We hope that these few lines which we offer you will help you to feel connected to those who are following the session and will enable all of us to feel closely united in the mission which is the mission of us all.
  

OUR TRUE INHERITANCE
 
The cosmos is full of precious stones.
I will offer a handful of these to you this morning,
Each moment of life is a gem
That shines, that contains heaven and earth
Water and clouds.
 
A puff of energy is all that is needed for miracles to happen
Suddenly you will hear birds warbling
Pine trees singing
See flowers opening
The blue sky
The white clouds
The look and the smile of the one you love.
 
You are the richest person on earth
And yet you wander around
Begging for life
Enough! You are not a child beggar!
Take hold of life
Enjoy happiness
Offer it to all around you
Enjoy this moment
Get rid of the sadness that is in you
Embrace life with open arms
 
 
 
Thich Nhat Hahn