As we welcome March we are excited by the anticipation of Spring even if snow is on the ground!! Mother Earth loves to tease us! Some eager daffodils and crocuses have already made their appearance. And Spring training is in full swing!
Besides marking the advent of Spring, March is dedicated to remembering the contributions of women, both past and present. We celebrate Women's History Month and seek to raise women's voices in the arena of power where they have no voice. We pray for women who are marginalized and underserved and who are migrating from their country of origin to flee violence and poverty so their children will be safe and cared for. Let us pray each day for the women whose husbands, brothers and sons are fighting a war in Ukraine, the mothers who have lost children to recent gun violence, the women who are single parents and struggle to provide for their families, women who are trafficked or live in abusive situations and for all women who live in fear. As women religious we are called to pray for and speak for women whose dignity and rights are denied. Let us be creative in finding ways to do this work within our own ministries.
During March we will be assembling Blessing Bags for the homeless in Morris County and in the Bronx. If you would like to donate items we are in need of bars of soap, travel size shampoo and wrapped snacks. You can drop them off at the Motherhouse. Thank you for helping us continue our ministry to the homeless in collaboration with Hope One in NJ and the Mexican Coalition in NY.
May we continue to bring hope and healing to God's people, especially those most in need. Wishing you Lenten blessings ✝ along with an Irish blessing. ☘
Peace,
Sr. Patrice
JPIC Coordinator