Dear Friends,
One of my favorite reflections for this week is a poem by Minnie Louise Haskins:
And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown”.
And he replied: “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.
That shall be better than light – and safer than a known way.”
So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night.
And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.
With our recent celebration of Christmas, we reflected on the instances when Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the kings struggled with darkness and uncertainty. But we also see how their faith and trust were graces that led them to put their hands into the Hand of God. As Sisters of Notre Dame, we are privileged to proclaim the message of God's provident care, a message that is better than secular lights and safer than known but meandering ways. With heartfelt gratitude for your encouragement and generous support, we pray that you, too, may be led to the grace-filled breaking of days throughout 2022.
Many blessings for a Happy New Year!
Director of Mission Advancement Services
