As society evolves, so too do the ways in which we create and share memories. Digital technology has transformed the landscape of memory-making, allowing individuals to document their experiences in real-time and share them instantly with others. Social media platforms have become a modern repository for collective memory, where stories of faith, service, and community can be shared across vast networks. This digital age has enabled new forms of connection and engagement, making it possible for individuals to reflect on their memories in a common space.
As I write this article, I recall with gratitude the memories associated with the Magnet Magazine, especially as I am reminded of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter to All Consecrated People on the Occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life in 2014. In that letter, he invited us to do three things during that year: look to the past with gratitude, live the present with passion, and embrace the future with hope. In his World Youth Day 2013 address, he urged young people to embrace their past with gratitude, live in the present with enthusiasm, and be hopeful about their future. In various homilies, he has often highlighted the importance of gratitude for past experiences, the need to engage with the present moment, and the call to maintain hope in God’s promises for the future.
Sr. Ranjita Tirkey H M
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