Many of you, as you read this, will find yourself recalling how special your times at Mercy by the Sea have been. Whether walking the grounds, sitting by the water or attending a program, you tell us that you experience the Center as a sacred space of peace and tranquility where your hearts are strengthened and spirits renewed.
I am sure you have thought, as I have, that you wished everyone could have this experience. We agree!
On this Easter day, we pray:
Kind and merciful God,
May we love enough to see Jesus risen among us in all people and in all life.
Amen.
May we break through attitudes that keep us separate from others and that prevent us from serving others.
Amen.
Dear Mercy Family,
I write to give you the good news of Mercy by the Sea from our past year and to thank you for your steadfast support. Every year I witness the transformational power of our mission and ministry.
Last month I had the privilege of making my annual silent retreat at Mercy by the Sea. The weather was magnificent, my retreat director was excellent, and the time in retreat was more than I could have asked for. The experience caused me to reflect on my first retreats as a Sister of Mercy, which I also experienced at Mercy by the Sea more than 50 years ago.