1 THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY #10: TO VISIT THE IMPRISONED Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland Congregación de las Hermanas de la Misericordia de Terra Nova Congregación de las Hermanas de la Misericordia de Terra Nova

2 The corporal and spiritual works of mercy which draw religious from a life of contemplation, so far from separating then from the love of God, unite them much more closely to God and render them more valuable in God’s holy service. Catherine McAuley The Spirit of the Institute Las obras corporales y espirituales de la misericordia distingue a las hermanas de una vida de contemplación, mas no las separa del amor de Dios, las une más íntimamente a Dios y las hace a ellas más valiosas en el servicio Santo de Dios. Catalina McAuley El Espíritu del Instituto 2

3 Sculpture by Gerald Squires The Gathering Place St. John’s NL Canada 3

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5 Will we as doorkeepers hold wide the door to invite those who are hungry, thirsty, imprisoned, sick, strange, or naked to come in to find Mercy? 5 Prison in Stephenville NL where Sisters of Mercy minister

6 ¿Mantendrán ustedes como guardianas, la puerta abierta para invitar a quienes tienen hambre o sed, a las personas prisioneras, a quienes están enfermas, forasteras o desnudas, a entrar y encontrar Misericordia? 6 Prison in St. John’s NL where Sisters of Mercy minister

7 7 Women’s Prison in Clarenville NL where Sisters of Mercy minister Pope Francis washing the feet of prisoners on Holy Thursday

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9 ¿Mantendrán ustedes como guardianas, la puerta abierta para invitar a la Misericordia a entrar, para que esté entre nosotras? 9 Counselling Centre in St. John’s NL at which Rosaline Hynes, rsm, ministers

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11 Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, used her inheritance in service of the needs of her time. Today, Sisters of Mercy, through Mercy International Association, use their resources to respond to issues of global poverty demonstrated in the massive displacement of persons worldwide. Mercy International Association Vision Statement Catalina McAuley, fundadora de las Hermanas de la Misericordia, utilizó su herencia para responder a las necesidades de su tiempo. Hoy día, las Hermanas de la Misericordia, a través de la Asociación Internacional de Misericordia, utilizan sus recursos para responder a los problemas de la pobreza global causados por el desplazamiento masivo de personas en el mundo entero. Declaración de la Visión de la Asociación Internacional de Misericordia 11

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14 A group of Newfoundland nuns concerned about a dispute in North Africa are asking Canadian companies with dealings in the area, including PotashCorp, to have an external review done to ensure local people are being treated fairly. The Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland have shares in PotashCorp and submitted a resolution on the issue which was considered at Tuesday's shareholders meeting in Saskatoon. “One significant piece for us is the engagement of the Sahrawi people, the people of the Western Sahara.” Bonnie Allen, CBC News, 12 May 2015 14 Sahrawi women in a refugee camp protest companies that extract or purchase mineral resources from their homeland, the Moroccan-occupied part of Western Sahara. (Sahrawi Students Union)

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17 17 MONEY AS A WAY OF MINISTRY EL DINERO COMO INSTRUMENTO PARA EL MINISTERIO INFLUENCE BY INVESTING good corporate governance respect for human rights vibrant communities a healthy environment Image of Saint Rose of Lima on Peruvian banknote. Image of the Famous Five Canadian women who won the “Persons’ Case” in 1927

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19 O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes. Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light. We thank you for being with us each day. Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace. Laudato Si’, 246 19

20 Dios de los pobres, ayúdanos a rescatar a los abandonados y olvidados de esta tierra que tanto valen a tus ojos. Enséñanos a descubrir el valor de cada cosa, a contemplar admirados, a reconocer que estamos profundamente unidos con todas las criaturas en nuestro camino hacia tu luz infinita. Gracias porque estás con nosotros todos los días. Aliéntanos, por favor, en nuestra lucha por la justicia, el amor y la paz. Laudato Si’, 246 20