Misericordia  Friends

Who are the Friends

Misericordia  Friends is  a group  of  Christians  who feel called to become  Misericordia  missionaries  in the midst of the world in solidarity with the mission of the  Misericordia  Sisters.

Where the groups are located

There are groups of Friends in Canada: Montreal and Gatineau in Quebec; in Toronto, Ontario and  in  Pascuales, Ecuador.  

Apostolate

These persons live their commitment in various situations and tasks  according  their own state of life. The Friends  are concretely involved  in the mission  either  on a  regular  basis  or from time to time, according to their availability.

Way of  functioning

A coordinator  ensures  the animation and the functioning of the groups in collaboration with a coordination committee and sub-committees.  Although each group is autonomous, one or more members represent  the group  on the coordination committee  to  favour  cohesiveness  between  Friends who live in different  cities.

Formation and replenishment

Those who wish to join the group of Friends integrate the spirituality of  the  Misericordia  charism  inspired by the Gospel  as  lived by Rosalie Cadron-Jetté, the foundress of the Misericordia  Sisters.  Spiritual replenishment is offered  to the groups according to  various  modalities  (frequency, content, etc…)  to meet their  needs.

The spirituality of Rosalie remains a priority.  However,  replenishment  may also consider  the  community approaches proposed, biblical themes or  formation based on  Ignatian spirituality.  

During the year, the groups organize activities for fellowship and sharing.

Commitment

After journeying  for  a  certain  period of  time which  may vary, each member  makes a  commitment  to live the spirituality of  Misericordia  in  relation to  the mission of the Institute  on the occasion of the annual commitments, within the church.

Form for  Commitment  

I, _____________________, as  a  Friend of the Institute,  commit myself  to live  the spirit of Misericordia  in the midst of the world in solidarity with the mission of the  Misericordia  Sisters.

TOGETHER

Mary, Mother of  Mercy, guide our journey towards the fulfillment of the vocation to which the Father has called us in Christ Our Lord. Amen