Saturday's Reflection: "They have no wine."

We are grateful to Sister Marie Pauline Demek, SCC, for sharing this poem, which reflects on the Gospel of John and our 15th Provincial Chapter:

John 2/Chapter 15

"They have no wine."

 A great lack for a feast that unites.

Mary whispers the lack,

then takes the lead to make change ignite.

Authentic Woman,

in relationship with the One, 

she comes to understand her Son . . .

rooted in faith; harvested with trust,

whatever is asked -- is done -- 

what water was now wine becomes!

Lady, "Chosen Vessel, Chalice holy,"

we come ready -- to be wine-pressed

from within -- where all growth begins . . . 

wineskins for New Wine

-- wineskins wisdom-filled by prayer and giving;

-- wineskins brimming with compassion to heal what needs healing;

-- wineskins flowing forth new hopes for loving and living.

Mary, our Mother, 

Woman of the New Wine,

ask your son again, 

speak the lack we need to see,

and

like you --

new wineskins let us be!

- Sister Marie Pauline ministers at the Eastern Province Provincialate and Villa Pauline Retreat and Spiritual Center ( both in Mendham, NJ).
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The Sisters of Christian Charity of the North American Eastern Province began our Provincial Chapter on February 14, 2019. The Chapter will close on Monday, February 18.  Please join us in praying the prayer for our Provincial Chapter.

During the Chapter, we hope to post updates here and on our Facebook page.  Also, we are very happy to announce that the closing liturgy of our Provincial Chapter can be viewed live on Facebook.  Tune in on Monday, February 18 at 2:00 P.M. EST.  Hope to see you there!