Sharing from Sr. Cecille Tuble, rc

Part of the Reflections from the Young Sisters Meeting

In the Young Sisters Meeting in Rome, 3 things struck me the most:

1. Solidarity – in those 6 days, I experienced in a very deep way some of the joys, challenges and costs of being part of an international congregation, as I met, shared and worked with the other young sisters. In spite of the language difficulties, I felt an “at-homeness” with my sisters. Throughout the meeting, I felt a resounding affirmation of a deep love for the Cenacle and a conviction to be faithful to our charism.

2. Communal Discernment – One very strong conviction that came out was the place of communal discernment. While personal discernment is necessary and foundational, communal discernment is also needed, and – in this individualistic world – is a powerful counter-witness. It is an integral part in our being cenacle.

3. The call to refounding and restructuring. We young sisters, looking at the future and listening to the cries of our people in the world, feel that this is urgent. We are now ready for many new things, even as we anticipate its costs and consequences. We draw much hope, because of our desire to be faithful to our founding grace, and our conviction of its place and relevance in the world.