Editorial
Memorable experiences
By Sr. Frances Brady, OLM
Summer 2001
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All of us, at times in our lives, have memorable experiences. People, events or situations bring happiness, meaning, joy and fulfillment and we remember them fondly as good, even wonderful. We tend to want to hang on to those times, to prevent them from changing or to somehow bring them back. We discover, perhaps sadly, that this doesn’t ever happen.
The gifts of those experiences remain with us, not by continuing unchanged, but by giving us the wisdom, skill and courage to meet and shape the future. We move into new situations, possibly better ones, hopefully suited to the time, always different. The good experiences and joyful past events are with us when we allow them to teach, strengthen and guide us.
In the following pages Sisters of Our Lady’s Missionaries talk about some of their memorable experiences. The stories and shared memories reflect the many ways we have been blessed by God, through family, friends and the people with whom we serve. The signs of God with us are present in people encouraging one another, caring for those who are sick or in need, learning to believe in themselves.
In these pages, too, you will find questions and concerns for today and tomorrow. The sick who have no chance of treatment, parents sad and afraid for their children, and the many who can find no place where they belong, give us much to ponder. People and events that have blessed us in the past are with us, encouraging, inspiring and challenging us. They help to shape our hopes and dreams, strengthen our commitment, give purpose and direction to our plans and actions.
Where, how and with whom are we invited to help build God’s Reign? For Our Lady’s Missionaries some of the answers are surely here in these stories of people and events that have affected us. May we remember wisely and respond courageously.
Thank you, Scarboro Missions
We have been blessed over many years with the continuing friendship and support of the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society. Our thanks and appreciation go to all members and staff of Scarboro Missions, especially Kathy VanLoon, for this issue of the magazine and for their assistance in countless other ways.
We are grateful to all of our Sisters and the many people with whom we live, for the stories we have to share, and in particular to Sister Marie Clarkson for her guidance and coordination of our part of this special issue.
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