COUNCIL OF REG.MALAWI

The very significant in the symbol:
a. The round shape in a circle

The circle symbolizes the mother earth on which we exist and live as Sisters of Our Lady and people of all walks of life. In this case, the circle is a sign of unity and connectedness amongst ourselves – sisters of Our Lady in the region of Malawi. It is a sign of gladness for we know that God’s providential grace provides air, food, and water for our sustainability through mother earth.

b. The spring of water

The spring of water in the circle symbolizes the care God gives us through Mary our Lady in union with Her son Jesus. We can not live meaningful lives as religious sisters of Our Lady without this care.

c. Growing plants

The growing plants in the circle are the vivid sign of what it happens when God’s creatures are receiving providential sustainability. In our case as sisters of Our Lady in Malawi, we are reminded of our baptismal waters that made us begotten daughters of God.

However, much as we are aware of God’s providential care through the gifts of life, support from fellow sisters within the Region and internationally, we share some concerns such as:

• how to stand on our own and independently with regards to financial support,
• inadequate formators for the region, and 
•  training of sisters for self and regional development.

 We are a people of hope and motivated by our charisma. We are also inspired everyday when we reflect on what is going on in our region. Such things are

• the growth of our region Malawi into a Regional council,
• implementation of the Cadre training,
• academic and training programs that some sisters are receiving, and
• growing number of young girls expressing interest to join our congregation. All these inspire us and they are a sign of God’s care for our congregation and particularly our Regional Malawi.

As we journey together in this region, we hope to grow in both spirit and body by continuing with:

• cadre training for the SOL,
• collaborating with Indonesian sisters,
• training of more formators,
• promoting more vocations for our regional and congregational growth; and
• exploring new ways of income generating activities,
• expanding our missionary work to reach out to many people who are in need of our services by opening a new community.

We continue to move together in one spirit by supporting one another and while minding the needs of our congregation at large.