Sr. Janet will explore the difficulties of living today in hope rather than cynicism or negative disillusionment – in face of overwhelming challenges personally, in our Church, and in our nation. How to live in this tragic gap peacefully? She will reflect on Pope Francis’ dynamic of holding the polarities until the Holy Spirit envelopes them with fresh possibilities. She will explore our call: to stand in the tragic gap of our world, helping hope to emerge; helping community to grow – Becoming and Being the Beloved Community wherever we are; listening to the Voice of God incarnated in our midst.

Janet Mock, a Sister of St. Joseph of Baden is a former mistress of novices and then superior. She was Executive Secretary of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She lives out of a call much greater than herself. She believes that team leaders draw forth the best of each team member. For Sr. Janet, leadership is only done as a community of equals. In “retirement” Sr. Janet continues to build the Church through retreat work, public speaking, and spiritual direction. 

This is a hybrid event at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Hall, South Side (81 S. 13th Street) & Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.  We encourage you to consider attending in person.