Day 11 – A new phase: The people were unanimous

On Saturday, the capitulants started a new stage of the Chapter, where the focus shifted to organisational issues. These questions are essential for the RSCJs in the proposed new provinces to be able to respond together to what the Spirit of God is asking them to be and to do.

“Be still and know that I am God”(Ps 46.) was the motto of the silent morning prayer. Then they began working in plenary. The capitulants had the opportunity to consider what questions were emerging concerning the proposed new provinces.

There was a combination of plenary and group work in the afternoon. At the end of the session, the capitulants received instructions for August 12, when they are having an audience with Pope Francis. For the rest of the evening, everyone was buzzing with excitement, honoured and filled with joy in anticipation of meeting His Holiness.