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The Call
(excerpt from Jubilee Reflection by Julie Casey, IHM)
There is something about a call
That changes us,
Transforms us,
Won't let us go.
This call, this enticing frightening inspiration
To leave home in order to find home,
To forego love to find love,
To separate to find community.
And, oh wondrous call,
This call is like Jesus' blessing on a hillside.
It can lead to overflowing goodness,
Nourishment beyond expectations,
Life beyond all our limited desires, longings,
Dreams, aspirations and inspirations.
To live in the life of
The loving, merciful, powerful God,
The redeeming Christ,
The gracious Spirit;
To journey with your sisters,
To learn from those you serve,
To walk in Mary's company.
The call is worth the risk.
The promise is true.
The nourishment more than we can ever need.
There is something about a call.
It changes us.
It transforms us.
It will not let go of us.
To be continued...
What calls women to the IHM community?
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Passion for the liberating mission of Jesus, calling us in new ways today
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Acceptance of the different ways people seek God
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Right relationship with one another and the entire interconnected community of life
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Willingness to take risks for the sake of the future and trust in divine providence
If you'd like to know about a call to the IHM community, we invite you to explore the different ways you can join us here. For more information on the IHM Sisters, contact:
Mary Bea Keeley, IHM
Vocation/Formation Director
E-mail: Mary Bea Keeley, IHM
Phone: 734-240-9820
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