We are a small band of men 
who have heard the call of the Eternal King 
to be at His side in a broken world.

So much has been given to us as we labour with Him:
the toil of our predecessors in ministry;
our benefactors and friends;
the talents we were born with and the education we receive;
our own years of experience and acquired wisdom.

 All of this we hold before the Lord with open hands:
what He gives to us
He can leave in our hands,
take away,
give to others,
transform, mold, shape,
according to His purpose.

Our hearts are flexible
and we are ready to move forward wherever He desires,
imbued with the energy He bestows on us in the Spirit,
knowing that whatever else He has in store for us, 
we have received the gift of the Spiritual Exercises, 
to share with one another and those we serve.

Indeed we are not alone as we journey
We have joined together with many friends and partners.
Together let us serve the Church with the best we can offer,
knowing that His love and His grace are enough for us.
 

Upper Canada Province November 2004