Over the 5 years since we became a Region, we have been developing various aspects of our Regional ministries and structures. Recently, the development of a CLM group has been ‘ignited’, due to interest arising from within our current missions, as well as some interested persons in countries where the MSCs are not physically present. These interested persons have been impressed by what they have read on MSC websites such as cabriniworld.org and mothercabrini.org, about Mother Cabrini, the works and spirit of the Institute, or by personal connections with MSCs.
So, it is with great pleasure that we begin this new step in our MSC journey and welcome new partners to be Bearers of the Love of Jesus in the world. We are grateful for the support & guidance from more experienced CLMs in the Provinces, especially from Patricia Krasnausky CLM of Guadalupe Province. Photo – Ethiopia: L to R: Asnakech Alemu, Terefe Ayele, Birkinesh Yoseph, Kidane Gebre, Teresa H/michael & Tilahun Honja. Absent was Tilahun’s wife Maria, who also desires to become a CLM.
CLMs are women and men who desire to live out their Christian Baptismal commitment as a special call from God in order to grow spiritually, witness Gospel values, and be agents of transformation in the world. CLMs hear and respond to their call by committing themselves to embrace and give witness to the love of the Heart of Jesus, according to the living legacy and spirit of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini.
They share in the concerns of the worldwide Cabrinian community with its emphasis on social justice, solidarity with the poor, and particularly on the needs of women, children, frail elders and immigrants. CLMs are found internationally, and receive local direction and support in the various countries in which they reside. CLMs minister in collaboration with the Missionary Sisters, the local Church or in other related works. Photo R: Linder Tongjok from Cameroon.
What is needed to become a CLM?
• A sincere desire to grow spiritually and to serve others.
• Familiarity with the particular spirit of Mother Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus.
• A time of formation and discernment.
• Dialogue with the CLM director regarding the process to become a CLM.
• A formal commitment following an application process and approval. The CLM commitment is made and renewed annually, while longer commitments are possible after three years. A simple ceremony, usually held on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrates the CLM commitment.
Honja. Absent was Tilahun’s wife Maria, who also desires to become a CLM.
