To mark the General Chapter meeting, the Sons of Charity, also known as the “Canossians” and the Brothers of St. Gabriel met with Pope Francis in the Apostolic Palace.
He challenged them to utilize this meeting to recognize their past with gratitude but look towards the future with confidence.
POPE FRANCIS
These are two attitudes—listening and courage—which require humility and faith, and which well reflect the spirit and action of St. Louis Marie and Father Deshayes, who also left you a valuable trinity as a compass for your decisions: “God alone,” the “Cross”—carved into your heart—and “Mary.”
The Pope went on to encourage the members present to grow in harmony with one another.
The Sons of Charity were founded in Venice in 1831 and include about 200 brothers and priests. The Brothers of St. Gabriel are home to nearly 1,000 members who promote education and social improvement in dozens of countries around the world.
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