Some months ago, one of our younger Sisters wrote a poem inspired by experiences she has had while ministering to some of our elder nuns. In it, she explores the theme of caregiving from the perspective of the Baptismal priesthood.
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The Catholic Catechism says that “taking up one’s cross each day and following Jesus is the surest way of penance.” We express this interior penance in the traditional ways of fasting, prayer and works of mercy. The first thing any Christian must “fast” from is sin. And living closely together in community provides countless opportunities to show mercy in seen and unseen ways.
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