Sr Kerin Caldwell SGS and Dr Patricia Moroney at the workshop. PHOTO: Catholic Voice.
Good Samaritan Sister Kerin Caldwell led a workshop in Canberra recently, which aimed to explore ageing with grace and purpose, reports Catholic Voice.
Hosted by Curtin Parish, the transformative workshop, “Life is for Living: The Spirituality of Ageing,” was organised by the Catholic Women’s Taskforce of the Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn.
The workshop drew participants eager to explore the spiritual aspects of ageing and find insights into living a fulfilling life in later years. Sr Kerin kicked off discussions by prompting attendees to think about living fully, even amid the challenges of ageing. Participants discussed choosing contentment over anger, acceptance over denial, and maintaining connections rather than isolating from loved ones.
Workshop participants Mary Boyle and Maureen Hilton. PHOTO: Catholic Voice.
Drawing inspiration from Mother Teresa, Sr Kerin guided attendees to view life as an opportunity, a beauty to admire, and a gift to cherish. She highlighted the role of faith in providing meaning and connection, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfilment.
Sr Kerin also urged participants to see leisure as vital for well-being later in life. She explained that leisure should be “a soul-enriching experience, nurturing inner peace and connections with self, God, and others”.
The workshop concluded with attendees feeling rejuvenated and optimistic. Under Kerin Caldwell’s expert guidance, the event offered a nurturing space for spiritual growth and reflection, affirming every stage of life’s inherent value and dignity.
This article was published in Catholic Voice, the publication of the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn.