He did not say it would be easy, but he did say that we are called to a, “future full of hope. It reminded me that God is still calling men and women to religious life and that in answering that call we are witnessing to the Hope that Jeremiah prophesied so long ago. It was the kind of weekend that keeps us going amidst the difficult times. In the course of the weekend, I witnessed great care, joy, wisdom, courage, discernment, and encouragement between the participants in small and great ways. The season was inspired and adapted elements from the comic. Fittingly, it was entitled, “Being Signs of Courageous Hope.” It was a gathering for young religious and those who walk with them as their mentors, teachers, and guides. Television, with Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon, and John Stephens serving as executive producers. When women and men hear the call of God to consecrate their lives in love as religious sisters, brothers, priests or as lay ministers, it is an affirmation of belief in and a sign of courageous hope, which was reinforced this past weekend at the Religious Formation Congress. This scripture reminds me of God’s presence and the promise of hope and life. It was brought here after WW1 in remembrance. blows up and detaches the train car, and Jeremiah steals a wad of money. This is Old Jeremiah, the famous British cannon that sits at the center of my University. Anne told me that I was accepted into candidacy.Īt many major milestones in my journey, that scripture has shown up just when I needed it–on the day I was accepted into novitiate, made my first profession of vows and the day one of my best friends died. Breathe deep, enjoy a drink and relax as you lose yourself on a rail journey. God, please let it be a yes.” Later that day, my phone rang and Sr. I read the scripture, closed my eyes and sent up a quick prayer, “Please let it be a yes. The reading from Jeremiah was written in bold italics. As I settled in for the day, I turned my page-a-day scripture calendar to the new page. I was at work on a cold day in January 1991. 29:11-13) This scripture was given to me on the day I was waiting to hear if I was accepted into candidacy as a Dominican. He passed away on Feb 1857 in Jones County, North Carolina, USA.
In Jeremiah we read, “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future full of hope.” (Jer. Jeremiah Cannon married Susan Roads and had 8 children. Forsee strolled in from the 2-yard line less than two minutes later. The Bobcats fumbled on their second play from scrimmage again, and Jeremiah Scruggs pounced on the ball. Jeremiah 23:3 in all English translations. I believe that by accepting God’s call to be a religious sister and living my life faithfully, I am already showing others a sign of God’s hope. Two plays later, Cannon Plowman sprinted over from the seven, giving Centennial a 23-0 lead with more than half of the second quarter remaining. 3 I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. One way I live this is as a Dominican Sister of Peace. I want to be a sign of courageous hope in the world.