Association

May 2, at Christ the King Church in Flint MI. Sisters of the Living Word and Christ the King Parishioners sponsored the retreat. Between 40-50 people from far and wide, including SLW Associates were present. Sr. Sue Tracy, OP from Grand Rapids, MI, a four time cancer survivor, gave the retreat. His personal touch and prayerful spirit inspired the retreatants.

Sr. Joanne’s nephews prepared a delicious dinner.

Nature & Purpose of Associate Program

a relationship,

an experience of mutuality,

an expression of interdependence which enables personal growth

and the furthering of the Christian mission.

Association is a relationship between Christian adults and the Sisters of the Living Word uniting us in our common commitment to prayer

for God’s people,

for local, national and global concerns

of peace, justice, reverence for the earth

for the needs of one another,

for our ministries

for our shared desire to deepen our understanding and

lived experience of Gospel spirituality

for our mutual support of one another as we each,

in our own way,

reflect and affirm the presence of the Word in the world.

Partners in Prayer