As St. Paul might joyfully proclaim — we have run the race, and we have won the prize!
Today marks the final full day of our Chapter work, and what a grace-filled journey it has been! Tomorrow, we will gather in thanksgiving to celebrate our closing Mass, lifting our hearts in praise to the Lord for all he has done in our midst throughout this past month.
But before we pack our bags and begin our journeys home, there’s one final, important step: to approve the Chapter’s final document. This isn’t just any document — it’s the fruit of our prayer, reflection, and discernment. It captures our shared vision and sets the course for the next six years. Soon, we will be sharing it with all our sisters across the congregation, in the hope that they too will feel the same inspiration and encouragement that we’ve experienced here.
In this Jubilee of Hope, the Lord has truly poured out his grace upon us — renewing our hope, deepening our peace, and strengthening our communion. We are filled with gratitude for the Spirit’s abundant gifts and for the deep joy we’ve shared together as sisters.
As we now prepare to return to our communities around the world, we want to thank you — from the bottom of our hearts — for walking with us during this Chapter. Your prayers and support have sustained us. Please continue to keep all the Daughters of St. Paul in your prayers, especially in the coming six years, as we strive to live out the commitments and dreams shaped during these powerful weeks.
