The Hand of Mercy
December 9, 2020

By Sister Victoria Incrivaglia
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December 9, 2020
By Sister Victoria Incrivaglia
Connie stelzer
I love this to start my day. Opening our hands and hearts to others
Sr. Marie McIntyre rsm
Well done, Sr. Victoria, I enjoyed your poem ‘ The Hand of Mercy ‘. I am sure others will appreciate the poetry form as a change from writing in prose.
Kathleen Ann Kolb, RSM
Beautiful Victoria. Thank you for sharing.
Ann Crouse, RSM
Victoria,
Thank you for this beautiful reflection especially during these challenging times. It is a reminder of who we are and what our tripping about involves. Catherine is smiling!
Ann Crouse, RSM
Claudia Ward, RSM
Beautiful!!! Victoria, thanks so much for sharing your poem and photo!!! May we each continue to share in love and Mercy as we extend our hands, heart, feet … and care for God’s world – creation. 🙏
Sister Cathy Solan
This was something I needed to hear and read today.
Rachelle Harper
This is a beautiful, inspiring call! Thank you, Victoria, for sharing the fruit of your own meditation with this lovely image.
Jackie Moreau
You says lot in a few words.
Mary Ann Lally
Beautiful reflection and photo, Sister Victoria. Thank you.
Veronica Kovach, RSM
Thank you. A beautiful reminder of our mission as Mercy.
Richard Mary
Victoria, sharing with our co-workers and they love it, too! Very inspiring…❤️RM
Murphy
Many thanks Victoria for your thoughtful expression and affirmation of Mercy in the poem. Truly helps us to be in the spirit of Catherine and continue to devote ourselves to serve those in need.
Carolyn McWatters
This is lovely, Victoria, and the picture compelling. Thank you!
Margaret Downing
Thank you for the words and the image!
Lee Ann McNally, RSM
This is beautiful, Victoria! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Pat Oliver, rsm
Such a good reminder of who we are! Thanks.
Anne Marie Miller
Love this, Victoria, thank you! Noticing the door of Mercy in the background, Hand of Mercy and Door of -both powerful, welcoming and inclusive.
Rebecca Quintero
Beautiful! Nice to reflect on how much lies on our hands.
Ann McGovern
Beautiful. Envisioning myself placing my hand in Catherine’s as I begin this day. May I be a hand of Mercy to someone in need today.
Susan
This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing this personal reflection. I am going to print and pray it everyday.
I also love the picture. You are very gifted.
Much peace
Sue Wieczynski