2024
As this year comes to near-end and we prepare to celebrate ‘God with us’ at Christmas time, we pause in gratitude for the Blessings of 2024.
Brigidines give thanks for the people, places and ministries with which our lives interconnect. We give thanks for and to colleagues, associates, friends, communities, families and each other – to whom each of us can truly say: ‘I Am because You Are.’
Solas Bhride
Brigid1500 was celebrated widely during 2024, beginning on St Brigid’s Day (Feb 1st) in Kildare Ireland. We thank our Sisters and Teams at Solas Bhride for initiating and animating such a commemorative, celebratory, inclusive time.
Be reminded here of Solas Bhride’s shared highlights, 2024: Brigid1500 highlights
And take the time to read and ponder again the words of Alison Joyce at the Ecumenical Service in Kildare Cathedral on 1st February 2024: Homily – St Brigid’s Day Kildare 2024
The final session of the Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story, takes place at Solas Bhride (and online) on Thursday 19 Dec 7.30 pm GMT.
Kildare Ministries
The 10th Anniversary of the formation of Kildare Ministries was celebrated and honoured in 2024 – beginning with the Çrossing New Seas Conference in March. Kildare Ministries continues to live and grow the values of justice, compassion, hope, courage and wonder within schools and community works.
Take time to read KM’s recent and final 2024 Newsletter, celebrating many who have walked with and shared KM’s Mission and values: Kildare Ministries Newsletter Dec 2024
Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project
Across the world, 2024 has also seen the horrors of conflict, the impact of climate change and the displacement and flight of people seeking safety.
Take time to read the recent edition of Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project’s News: BASP Newsletter Dec 2024
Also, BASP’s 2024 Report is an enlightening read: BASP Report 2024
ACRATH
We keep in mind the work of Talitha Kum and ACRATH and all Sisters-initiated networks who continue to work to eliminate human trafficking and the harm it causes.
ACRATH’s most recent news: ACRATH Newsletter November 2024
“News from Around the World”
UNANIMA Newsletter December 2024
“…we are challenged to listen and respond to the cry of all life pleading,
“Am I not your neighbour?’”
– Invitation and Call, Congregational Forum 2022