Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd

We are an International congregation, with an apostolic or contemplative lifestyle. We express our charism together with mission partners in 72 countries.

Our Vision

We envision a new way of living that celebrates the connectedness of God's creation, an inclusive world where the dignity and diversity of all life are honored and protected.

Our mission

Energized by our evolving understanding of God's love, we build partnerships that promote the dignity and human rights of all, especially women and children. In solidarity, we work for the transformation of unjust systems, the flourishing of humanity, and the integrity of all creation.

The Heart of the Mission

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I am with you always

The Word of God:
“…Nothing can separate us from the love of God…” Romans 8: 39
Reflection
What an extraordinary declaration given our human experience! We so often say and do things in our relationships that cause painful separations and create huge distances between us. We expend so much energy trying to apologize and reconcile. We struggle painfully, trying to hold together the threads of our worn, torn love that grows increasing more frail from its constant wounding. The challenge of God’s Word today is in believing that there is one relationship in your life that can never be worn down, a relationship of love that has no limits to its welcome, its acceptance and its forgiveness. What difference would it make to your life, and to your own self-perception, to believe in God’s unconditional commitment to love you? Would it cause you to re-consider the worth of your own being? Would it enable you to let go into God? Would it empower you to love as you have been loved?
Ritual
Pause now and reflect on this. Close your eyes and gently place your hand on your heart. Repeat the following words, over and over, slowly and quietly, “Nothing can separate me from the love of God”. As you do so, be aware of whatever doubts or disturbances these words stir in you. Note the conscious objections your mind or heart raise to this declaration. Write them down, journal about them… do whatever it takes to name them and then hand them over to God. When you have done so, light a candle and hold it close to you and let the warmth of its flame remind you of God’s unconditional love for you. Allow yourself to rest in the reassurance of this.
Remember
Nothing can separate me from God’s love for me.

Justice Peace

Latest news

April 1, 2022
Article by the Provincial Office of Communications, Province of Colombo-Venezolana. The El Buen Pastor Foundation of the Province of Colombo-... Read more
March 31, 2022
Article by Wade Johnston, Partner in Mission, Province of New York - Toronto. In June 1998, on the final morning of a National Gathering of the... Read more
March 28, 2022
Article by Hubert HM Janssen, Partner in Mission, Province of Europe-BFMN. In 2014, fifteen Dutch sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd... Read more