CONGRATULATIONS!  WELCOME!  BLESSINGS!

POPE LEO XIV

Pope Leo XIV pledges to “Build Bridges.”

 A message from Sr. Stephanie Henry, President of the

Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament!

 Joy and Happiness to our Worldwide Friends and Neighbors!

There is much joy this day as we welcome and embrace the reality of our new Pope Leo XIV.  As Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, we feel ourselves truly blessed with the announcement of our new pope.  Having chosen the name “Leo,” we are reminded of Pope Leo XIII who encouraged our foundress Saint Katharine Drexel:  Why don’t you too become a missionary?”   It seems momentous that this election took place on May 8^th, the former liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.  On this day, we SBS renew our vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, in accordance with our constitution.  Our new Pope Leo XIV has great devotion to our Blessed Mother under whom we seek protection as we do our vow renewal.

As an individual, I was shocked and pleasantly surprised that our new Pope was born in the United States. In times such as these, when many in the United States are wondering: What direction are we headed as a nation?  Are we listening to God?  God has spoken and He is calling us in America to His heart through this new election.

May all in America reclaim a desire for peace and unity and solidarity for ALL people of the world.  May we desire to be advocates and activists for peace and justice for all God’s people, especially the most vulnerable.  May our prayers of rejoicing be reminders of the core values we have as Christians, as Catholics, and as children of God.  May we live our AMEN to God with joy and commitment each day.

May God bless Pope Leo XIV with all the graces he needs to lead the church and to shepherd the world in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen.

With joy and gratitude,

Sr. Stephanie