2020 – Page 7 – Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Plant a tree

“Everything is connected” The year 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of ‘Laudato Si’. At this time, Catholic communities throughout the world and all believers are invited to celebrate “‘Laudato Si’ week” from May 16 to 24, 2020. Sr. Anne-Marie Mabon Delegated by the General Council for Justice/Peace/Environment SEGONZAC, June 10, 2020 C1, 2020 Justice/Peace/Environment Subject: at the request of Pope Francis, celebrate the Encyclical Laudato Si. My dear Sisters, The year 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of ‘Laudato…

Reflections on racism

Recently I read an article on “white privilege” which is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as the “inherent advantages possessed by a white person on the basis of their race in a society characterized by racial inequality and injustice.” As I read the article, several memories darted through my mind like sparks. My friend Dominga, whose family migrated from Texas to Michigan to pick crops, told me of "colored water.” Her parents told her that she could drink from that water and not the other, both were…

Ministry in time of Covid

I work at St. Paul Catholic School and teach students in Grades 6, 7, & 8. When my colleagues and I were planning for online teaching, we reflected on the skills that each of us has. The one with the most knowledge of technology volunteered to set up the learning platform that students would use. I offered to do the Daily Journal and Reflection lessons for our Religion classes. The other colleague offered to assist with teaching teachers how to use different programs. As an educator, my…

The novices on vacation in St. Jacut

We arrived at the “Oasis” on the Mother House property on July 17, 2020 where we spent eight days of vacation. Each day we went on short bicycle trips that put us back in shape. We were all pleased with ourselves. We also did some visiting in the neighbourhood: the Graë and Our Lady of Pont d’Arz chapels. We went to the ocean at Damgan, it was super! It was in a spirit of fraternity that we lived the day. Separated into two groups, with Sister Marie…