The love of Christ urges us on
A Reflection for International Earth Day – April 22nd As we reflect on International Earth Day earlier this week, we are reminded of our call to care for “our common home,” as Pope Francis wrote in his encyclical Laudato Si’. We recognise that the health and survival of our common home is at risk, and …
With deep sorrow and gratitude, the Religious Sisters of Charity join the Church throughout the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We give thanks to God for the gift of his life—a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and commitment to peace and human dignity. Pope Francis was a true shepherd …
MARY AIKENHEAD’S SILENT GIFT IN THE LIGHT OF LIFE WITHOUT SUNSET It was April 18, 1844, a bright spring Thursday. In Dublin, the city that Mary Aikenhead had loved and served deeply, the sky opened clear as a promise. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the light curtains of St. Vincent’s convent-hospital, gently resting …
THE HOPE THAT BLOSSOMS FROM PRAYER The lights of Dublin dissolve into the clarity of dawn, while a gentle breeze caresses the convent attached to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The air carries the damp scent of the retreating night, mingled with the faint fragrance of cold stone and melted wax. The sun, now high, sets the …
The Importance of Building a World Where Women Thrive On this International Women’s Day, we reflect with gratitude on the strength, resilience, and contributions of women across the world. Embracing the 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action,” we recognise the urgency of ensuring every woman has the opportunity to thrive. At the current rate of progress, it …
Every year on February 20th, we mark World Day of Social Justice—a day that calls us to reflect on the struggles of marginalised and vulnerable populations and to take action towards inclusivity and justice. As Religious Sisters of Charity, we are called to serve those who are most in need. One such moment of service …
