2020 – Page 11 – Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

“From distraction to consecration …”

This strange expression comes from Father Adolfo Nicolas, an ex-Father General of the Jesuits. Spontaneously we would say that concentration is the opposite of distraction. No matter how much we try to concentrate, our thoughts and ideas go in different directions, and in spite of ourselves, our minds are filled with distractions. We complain about being distracted during prayer. But aren’t we also distracted in many other areas of our lives, in our work, in our mission? In the end aren’t we all absent minded in the…

Thank you to healthcare workers and all those taking care of others!!!

Villa des Otages, 8 PM! A whistle is heard coming from next door signaling the daily concert! Individuals, from those who have survived Covid-19, take up their instruments and go outside…Many people are at their windows, clapping and playing percussion. A good part of the neighbourhood participates in the concert. A moving crescendo was heard on the evening when the majority of the sisters and novices who had been sick came out to cheer, "We are healed!" Accompanied every evening by the bells of the church,…

Time to celebrate 5 years with Laudato Si’

5 years ago Pope Francis published the Encyclical, “LAUDATO SI’” that sowed many seeds of deep conversion throughout the world. It is a revolutionary text that focuses our attention on the importance of stopping acceleration, warns us of the danger of deforestation (that has contributed to the present crisis), and calls us to reflect and be creative. This urgent appeal has led Catholic and other religious communities to question themselves on ecology. Everyone has put concrete measures in place to reduce their environmental impact and strengthen their…

Global day of prayer for climate: May 24th

Within the context of Laudato si’ week, https://laudatosiweek.org/ , The Christian Catholic Movement for Climate invites everyone in the world to be part of a Global Day of Prayer on May 24th at twelve noon. A prayer for the earth might be said with our brothers and sisters of other religions to make it a more valuable experience. Prayer suggestions are available: https://catholicclimatemovement.global/ https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources?ID=153339 In French, a different prayer is offered: https://www.egliseverte.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CUT_laudato_si_6mai_2020_BAT.pdf