Sheila Kinsey FCJM, Executive Co-Secretary of JPIC Commission UISG / USG and Coordinator of UISG Campaign Sowing Hope for the Planet gave a presentation at the recent UISG Assembly in Rome on the efforts of women religious in putting Laudato Sí ‘(LS) into practice.
Sr Sheila’s presentation concluded with a Statement of Commitment and a Call to Action by all congregations and institutes.
‘We commit ourselves to both personal and communal conversion and
We wish to move forward together in an orchestrated and coordinated response in
Listening to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the Poor
As we go forth as instruments of hope
In the heart of the world.
As Pope Francis reminds us, “All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents.” (LS14)’
To read the text of Sr Sheila’s talk go to:
https://www.mercyworld.org/f/45074/x/e5d0b7c0c3/pl-2019_sheila-kinsey_eng.pdf