February 2020 – Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Editorial : The Word of God

Pope Francis’ Apostolic letter "Aperuit illis" established that the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and spreading of the Word of God. Although we hear the Word of God each day, as individuals or communities, the Pope insists on the need to grow in intimate familiarity with the Word of God. In fact, God created us by his Word and our true identity is rooted in the Divine Word. The Word of God is the irrefutable reference that brings us…

A day of recollection for the associates

RECOLLECTION: PSALMS OF THANKSGIVING (8 & 9 February, 2020, St Jacut les Pins) We were a dozen associates and friends from the Region of France, with sisters Annie and Maria, for a time of recollection facilitated by Sister Emilienne. Below Isabelle from Vannes gives her testimonial: I give thanks to God for the recollection weekend that was such a wonderful gift… Thank you Emilienne for your availability – your dedication and the time you spent preparing all the documents (not forgetting your teammate Maria) for your reflections…

The sacrament of the sick

On the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Sacraments are actions of Christ through his Church (Ritual N°54) On February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, this quote set the tone for a beautiful and profound celebration of the Anointing of the Sick, requested by 9 sisters. Holy Father, it is you who sustains life, From you comes all comfort! The blessing of the ritual was given its full meaning. Our chaplain, Father Dréano, summarized it in three words: COMFORT, SAVE, RAISE UP therefore…

Canonical visit in France: January 25-26, 2020

If I may! During the Provincial Assembly, were we not invited to take responsibility? I therefore dare, simply and humbly, and unpretentiously, referring only to myself, to share a few of my personal reflections. Following "a painful and stressful December/January": the tragic disappearance of our sister Marie-Jo Hédan, natural disasters of all kinds all over the planet, terrorism and meaningless violence, a difficult social/ecclesial climate in France and in the world, a new wave of anti-Semitism,…Is it possible that the sky is falling? Oddly enough, I can't…