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RECOLLECTION Guide

               

 

                 MONTHLY RECOLLECTION GUIDE 2025

Introduction

As Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, we are called to be pilgrims of hope, journeying together with hearts rooted in God’s promise and eyes set on His vision. In a world filled with uncertainty, our vocation challenges us to bring Christ’s hope into every community we serve. As Spes Non Confundit reminds us, “Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured into our hearts”  (Rom 5:5).

This monthly recollection guide invites us to reflect deeply on our mission, nurturing a hope that inspires and strengthens us to be active bearers of God’s light. In our faith sharing, we will engage in spiritual conversations structured in three rounds as we have already been doing. In the first round, we will listen to one another without interruption, creating a space for each person’s insights and feelings to be shared.

In the second round, we will reflect on and share on what we have heard. Finally, in the third round, we will express our personal commitments moving forward, articulating how we can embody and share God’s hope in concrete ways. May this time of reflection draw us closer to God, renew our commitment to His call, and empower us to carry His hope to those around us. Let us embrace this sacred practice, trusting that through these conversations, we will be strengthened and inspired to fulfill our mission with renewed zeal and commitment.                                                                                             

NOVEMBER 2025

THEME: Abound In Hope

INTRODUCTION: 

As we journey through this month, let us be inspired by Romans 15:13, which reminds us, “May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Let this verse and Spes non confundit #18 guide you as you reflect on the abundance of hope that surrounds us.

GRACE:

Lord Jesus, I beg for the grace to abound in hope that You become evident in me as I witness to You in my daily life.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power.

CORRELATED READING:

  • Spes non Confundit #18”

Hope surely we need to “abound in hope”, so that we may bear credible and attractive witness to the faith and love that dwell in our hearts.

  • Book of Life, Art. 12, page 26

The Sisters, by their consecration, bear witness to the new and everlasting life to which all men are called; their presence is a reminder of the universal call to holiness. The Sisters belong to the Lord. This is evident in their whole life by their being and acting.

POINTS TO PONDER AND PRAYER EXERCISES:

  1. Reflect on any of the Readings above. What does hope mean to you? How does it influence your daily life and decisions?
  2. Recall an event in your life where you experienced deep joy because you hoped in God. Share this with Jesus.
  3. Was there any instance in your life that somebody has expressed being hopeful in God because of your life of witness? Retell the story to Jesus. What does He tell you?

End with a thanksgiving prayer for the hope that abounds in you.

POINTS FOR SHARING:

  1. Share whatever has struck you from any of the points above.
  2. Plan a communal activity for December that will bring hope to others. (Adopted community, street people, persons deprived of liberty, and the like)

Suggested activities: Personal

  • Set aside a few minutes each morning to reflect on Romans 15:13.
  • Journal about moments of hope and gratitude from the previous day.