Did you know that the English Delegation of the Sisters Hospitallers experienced a key moment of renewal and discernment during its I Delegation Assembly Under the motto “Be clothed in compassion”, this meeting encouraged reflection on the dynamics of renewal marked by the XXII General Chapter, highlighting the importance of hospitality as a central value.
Isma Law, Business Support Manager of the Delegation of England, who plays a key role in the day-to-day work of the management team, had the opportunity to participate and tells us in her own words how she experienced it.
This is my first time working for a Charitable organisation. I have been at Sisters Hospitallers since 2021 and in my role no two days are the same. I support the head office, and I also assist the three centres. My role encompasses recruitment, administration, project management, personal assistance and also creating some training materials, and I am typically the ‘go-to person’ for anything system related.
Although I am not hands-on with care delivery, the various types of support that I give to the teams at Sisters Hospitallers is ultimately aimed at helping those we care for. These efforts indirectly contribute to the broad context of the Hospitaller Mission, and I feel privileged to be a part of it.
We were halfway through the previous Chapter, “Practice Hospitality,” when I joined, so it was wonderful to participate in the delegation assembly as this was a new experience for me. During the delegation gathering, the spiritual conversation gave us all an equal opportunity to contribute and reflect on what others had said and we were able to identify similarities and also gain new insights from the various viewpoints.
It affirmed that the people we care for are truly at the centre of everything we do.
Our organisation encourages co-responsibility from everyone, and by involving different people from various roles within the charity the discernment process formed a dynamic and comprehensive approach to setting meaningful goals and making informed choices. I think this will impact the future work of the delegation assembly by having shared responsibility for the outcome of the future works, based on the idea that we all have a role to play in creating a better world.
There was a great spirit of collaboration and solidarity, and I thoroughly enjoyed participating. It’s wonderful to work for an organisation where your voice is heard, and your contributions are deliberated.
The special way in which we work, provides an extraordinary sense of fulfilment which is aligned to my personal values. It is inspiring to work for Charity that has a clear sense of purpose, where work is rooted in a deep-seated commitment to uplift others and improve society. During my time with the English Delegation, I have embarked on a meaningful journey that instils a shared sense of responsibility which allows me to contribute to a cause greater than myself, making a significant difference in the lives of others in the little way I can.
The people are what truly makes us special. I am honoured to be a part of the inclusive and diverse Hospitaller Family, and I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with like minded people to transform the lives of others.
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