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from Heart magazine 2022 | Volume 19 | Issue 2
by Society of the Sacred Heart, United States – Canada Province
Dear Friends and Family of the Sacred Heart,
We have entered the season of Advent, during which we anticipate celebrating the extraordinary act of God’s love for all of us — the Incarnation, the divine choice to become one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. This stunning act of Love, of God’s desire to be one with us, impels us to be the love of the Sacred Heart within the world, quietly and consistently supporting people to grow in dignity as human beings and as children of God. All that we do springs from our being united in the Heart of Christ. It is this union that gives us the courage and confidence to walk into the future together.
Each issue of Heart allows us to share stories of members of the Family of the Sacred Heart as they respond to this communal call to be love in the world. We hope that their narratives, their insights, their words inspire us to act as people of hope and of joy.
We remember those Religious of the Sacred Heart who have gone before us. We are united with them and they with us in the Heart of Christ.
We also recognize all those who have supported us through sharing talents, time and treasure. These acts of generosity have enabled us to extend the Society’s mission into the world. We thank you all for your commitment to the vision of our founder Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, for your gracious support and your kindness.
During Advent may we continue to encourage one another as we pursue Christ’s invitation to each to build the Beloved Community by being the Love of the Sacred Heart in the world. Let us continue to pray for one another as we engage in this holy work of transformation.
United in One Heart,
Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ We share in a glorious mission and serious responsibility — to make the love of God visible in a world in need. As leaders with hearts of educators, we enkindle embers of hope and inspire flames of knowledge that will ignite blazes of transformation.”
The Network of Sacred Heart Schools Trustee Education to Mission Conference October 18, 2022 Closing Prayer
