News from Minneapolis

The National Religious Vocation Conference’s  Convocation brings together the membership of NRVC with its trademark excellence in workshops, liturgies, keynote presentations, and networking.  Sister Mavis, from our Cluny Community in Pomona, California, attended the October 31 - November 4th gathering in Minneapolis.  Here are some of her remarks and photos from the five days event.

I was privileged to be part of this year NRVC.  It was an experience that was spiritually uplifting, as well as an opportunity for personal growth. I am truly grateful for such an enriching experience as I was part of a larger group of many religious communities. The weather became cold after a day of rain, but I was delighted to see snow for the first time in my life!

Participants of NRVC Convocation from a variety of states and countries

The Theme of the Conference; “Walking Humbly Together” was appropriate. There were more than 200 religious men and women, priests and lay faithful who are committed to promoting vocation for Religious Life and the Priesthood. In our four days of praying, sharing, and listening, we truly were Walking Humbly Together to promote Vocations of Consecrated Life and Priesthood for the Church. 

Experiencing  a new culture in celebrating November 2.

Our liturgies and other communal prayers were edifying, and life giving and enabled us to open our minds and hearts to the Spirit as we participated in the various workshops. Together we listened, shared, and learned. It was an experience of walking together in hope into the future. The Keynote presenters and workshops were excellent and challenging. The topics – God’s Call is Everywhere; We Walk Humbly as we reflect on Community Life and Tough Conversation in which we must engage to truly be communities of love and hope. As Vocation Promoters, we were inspired to be leaven of Hope and also to face the realities of Racism in the world of many young men and women.

New friends sharing the same Mission

We were encouraged to believe that Religious Life is still the hope of the world, therefore, we need to be courageous to “Walk on the waters” with strong faith and hope. Young people today are calling on us to reach out to them.

Our Vocation is worth living and worth promoting. Promoting Vocation is promoting life. Hence, I would like to ask all the Sisters, Affiliates, Associates, friends and benefactors to join hands together in praying for an increase in vocations to religious life, especially into our dear Congregation/Community.