Immediately upon entering the front doors of our Monastery; Sisters, Visitor, Family, and Friends see a window that was part of the original covent building. Surrounding an image of the Sacred Heart are the words "One Heart and One Soul". Valentine's Day may not be a particularly 'holy day', but it is a day to make holy our love for one another in community.
After passing by the receptionist (portress) desk, you are met with the icon of our community. A beautiful image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that was designed for us. The grace, mercy, and love pouring out from His Sacred Heart and the inscription in the book are powerful reminders of how we should be living out our call to community and love for one another..."Love One Another As I Have Loved You." At my first vows, one of our sisters gave me this poem that I've posted by my desk as a reminder of our love for God and each other, "Falling in Love".
Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is,
than Falling In Love
In a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in Love with,
What seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.
It will decide
What will get you out
of bed in the morning.
What you do with your evenings,
of bed in the morning.
What you do with your evenings,
How you spend your weekends,
What you read, who you know,
What breaks your heart,
and what amazes you
with joy and gratitude,
with joy and gratitude,
Fall in Love, Stay in Love,
and it will decide everything.
~ Pedro Arrupe, SJ
Blessings,
~ Pedro Arrupe, SJ
Blessings,
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