Hello. My name is Gloria and I joined the FCJ Sisters in 1974, after having qualified as a Primary teacher. Most of my ministry has been with small children but for nine years I have been in London as local leader of the formation and hospitality community at Somers Town, during which time I volunteered at a drop-in centre in King’s Cross set up by the Sisters of Mercy called Women@theWell. Working with vulnerable women, offering massage, art and craft activities or simply befriending has been a great learning experience and a real privilege. This year I have been on sabbatical and it has been wonderful! I followed a course at the Dominican Ecology Farm in Wicklow and it has been great to have the gift of time….to be with people, to be with self, to reflect on the learnings of the year and to prepare for a new challenge, as I pack my bags again and set off for our community in Belgium. The other day I was at the vow ceremony of one of our novices and it reminded me of the commitment I have made – to go wherever God calls and to be ready for anything!