A Jesuit Priest, Rev. Fr. Reginald Tiesaah, has admonished the Sisters not to allow the Religious Lives to become terrorists among themselves and to others.
“If you fail to reflect on who you Are Becoming, Religious Life Will Become a Terrorist to Humanity,” he said at the Pre Chapter Assembly of the Ghana Province of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) congregation held from June 27 to 29, 2025, at the HHCJ Novitiate, Nsoatre -Sunyani in the Bono Region of Ghana.
During the morning of June 28, 2025, Mass, Fr. Tiesaah, who was the Facilitator, celebrated Mass with the Sisters.
In his homily, he called for reflection, restoration, and renewal, saying that a faith-based Chapter is embarking on a spiritual journey inspired by the ancient biblical tradition of the Jubilee Year, rooted in Leviticus 25:8-55.
The initiative is more than a symbolic gesture; it’s a call to action for deep internal renewal and a return to core values, he stated.
This Jubilee Year, he indicated, marks a significant moment in the congregation’s history, drawing from the ideals of its foundress and the sacred wisdom of scripture.
In the biblical context, the 50th year was a time for the land to rest, for debts to be forgiven, and for people to be restored to their original dignity. That ancient principle now finds urgent relevance in today’s fractured world.
“Renewal, forgiveness, and restoration are not just historical concepts; they are urgent spiritual imperatives,” said Fr. Tiesaah.
“This Jubilee calls us to reflect on who we are becoming and to start a journey of the heart. Without this deep internal work, even religious life risks becoming harmful rather than healing.” Fr. continued.
The Chapter’s reflection centres on personal and communal transformation. By embracing the spirit of Jubilee, members are encouraged to engage in acts of forgiveness, to release burdens of the past, and to foster freedom both spiritual and social.
This year of renewal is not only about tradition but transformation: a reclamation of purpose, a recommitment to mercy, and a collective movement toward a more compassionate and just way of life.
By Sr. Emmanuella Dakurah HHCJ (sister Communicator)
