2020 – Page 19 – Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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…

Goodbye Sr. Marie Jo

Saint Anne Parish January 21, 2020 2 rue des Pénitents 87120 Eymoutiers To: Sister Anne Chapell Superior of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart Hello Sister Anne, Jeanine has just let us know that Mary-Jo's burial will be held next Thursday. In all likelihood, no one will be available to travel to Saint Jacut because of the distance. So we have decided to celebrate Candlemas for Marie-Jo on February 2 at 10:30 at Châteauneuf. It will be a time of prayer for "Consecrated…