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Marking the 80th anniversary of the nuclear devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki offers an opportunity to pause and let the uncompromising call for inner renewal of the human family reach our hearts and minds.

In recent weeks, members of Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII) had the privilege of participating in two significant events that reflect the vibrant and evolving landscape of Christian unity in the United States.

On July 21, Dr. Hollander and Fr. Brian Terry, SA, had the pleasure of welcoming Federico Girotti (intern at Centro Pro Unione) and his partner Francesca to GEII in New York City.

On July 22, we were honored to welcome Fr. Anthaiah Kondaveeti, Executive Secretary of the Commission for Ecumenism of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, to Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII).

Years ago, I met a woman quietly writing in that book. She looked up and said, “Reading the comments of others nearly brought me to tears. It’s amazing how many people see Graymoor not just as a place of comfort, but as a true sanctuary of peace and reflection.” I never told her how deeply her words touched me. But they did, because I’ve felt the same way, again and again, over the years.

On July 9, the Society of the Atonement celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Atonement, a title first given to the Blessed Mother by our founder, Servant of God Fr. Paul Wattson, SA, and approved by Pope Benedict XV in 1919.

Fr. Dan Callahan, SA, shares the latest update on the formation journey of three postulants who have joined our community in Lima, Peru.

Fr. Jan Janoszka, SA, shares his reflection from his visit to our Friars in Japan last month.

The Feast of St. Anthony celebration at Graymoor—held from June 13–15—was a beautiful outpouring of faith, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. Pilgrims from near and far gathered on the Holy Mountain for a multi-day observance that reflected both the universality and intimacy of Catholic devotion.

July holds deep significance for both the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and the United States. Here at Graymoor, we joyfully celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Atonement, our unique title for the Blessed Mother. This month also marks America’s Independence Day, a reminder of the gift of freedom and those who courageously defend it. Let us first turn to the Feast of Our Lady of the Atonement. This is especially meaningful to us, the Friars and Sisters of the Atonement.