On Friday morning, the capitulants were engaged in a process of developing possible scenarios for a possible General Team. Each group of six to seven capitulants spent a considerable amount of time in personal reflection and prayer before discussing and outlining possible combinations. These were explained at a plenary session and the rationale for their combinations was given. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Today’s World and the New General Team
General Chapter: Legistative changes
After the joyful excitement of the election of our new Superior General, Fr John Hannan, yesterday, the capitulants once again took up the task of discussing matters at hand. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Legistative changes
General Chapter: The election process has begun
At 21.00 on Tuesday evening, all capitulants gathered in the Chapter room to begin the process of electing our Superior General. Fr Jim Christie, SJ, one of the facilitators, outlined a process of spiritual discernment and provided some helpful information. The capitulants were invited to “enter into the process with an open mind”. Jim also said that “The Holy Spirit ‘is full of surprises’, don’t be surprised if you are surprised!” Following the input, the capitulants moved to a chapel for private, silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. [Read more…] about General Chapter: The election process has begun
General Chapter: Articulate wrestling
Over the past few days, the capitulants have been working in their respective Topic Groups. As they endeavour to wrestle with and to articulate the implications their topic area has for Marist mission today and in the future, each group member has committed himself to a process of deep listening — listening to others in the group and listening to the voice of the Spirit that leads them. Towards the end of each day, the capitulants gather together in plenary session to hear reports from each group and to engage with the material in process. Interaction among the groups is warmly encouraged. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Articulate wrestling
General Chapter: Brian Cummings’ report to the Chapter
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The Chapter has decided that the election of the Superior General will take place this week. The voting will follow on from a well focused program of discernment and discussion. [Read more…] about General Chapter: Electing a new Superior General