Topic: Rooted and Relevant: Religious Life in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Conducted by: CRWI Sr. Molly MSMHC with Fr. Paul Pudussery and Mr. Rince Rajan
A five-day workshop on “Rooted and Relevant: Religious Life in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” was held with the participation of 47 sisters from 14 congregations, including nine Apostolic Carmel sisters. The programme explored how consecrated life can remain deeply rooted in Christ while engaging meaningfully with the rapidly changing digital world.
The sessions invited participants to reflect on their vision for the future, the shaping of their personality, and their witness to Christ in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. Emphasis was placed on integrating intelligence quotient (IQ), emotional quotient (EQ), and spiritual quotient (SQ) in living a balanced and mission-oriented life.
The workshop offered insights into the opportunities and challenges of AI, discussing its ethical implications and its role in education, faith formation, and daily life. Participants were introduced to practical digital tools such as Canva, PPT, Eleven Labs, Suno AI, Art flow, Google Forms, Lovable, Background Remover, ChatGPT, and Mind Mapping. These were presented not as ends in themselves but as instruments to deepen prayer, build communion, and communicate God’s love.
On the 2nd last day, the participants were taken for a tour of important places in Goa – to give them a glimpse of its culture and beauty. They thoroughly enjoyed their time at the seashore and in the water.
The participants were divided into 9 groups and on the last day, each group gave a short presentation (not more than 5 to 7 minutes each) on the last day, using the tools they had learnt. Every group did their best with creativity and collaboration.
The underlying message was that technology, when embraced with discernment and love, can become a powerful means of evangelization and service. Rooted in prayer and guided by Christ, consecrated women are called to be signs of hope and channels of God’s mercy in the digital age. The workshop concluded with a renewed sense of purpose, encouraging all to use emerging tools not merely for efficiency but to bear witness to Christ’s transformative love through their lives.