Events

For weeks the sisters of the Mother House had been consulted as to the kind of tree they wanted to plant to mark the 5th anniversary of the Encyclical Laudato Si. A flowering tree, the Indian Lilly tree, was finally chosen and when it arrived it was placed in the courtyard awaiting planting.    It seemed that September 29th was the opportune time to plant the tree.  So that the sisters could participate in the ceremony and then watch the tree grow and flower, a place for…

“TEACH ME YOUR PATHS” - Ps 24 Each year, during the Season of Creation, on the last Sunday of September, the Church sets aside a day to respect and recognize the rights and dignity of: migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, as well as all the men, women and children who have come out of migration. This year the Pope chose the following theme: “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee.  Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating internally displaced persons”. As the title emphasizes, this reflection starts with the experience of the…

A lovely improvised gathering was held in the yard that surrounds the main floor of  Our Lady of Lourdes service area at the Mother House in St. Jacut les Pins. It was in a well shaded area, with pleasant weather, service carts that were well loaded for a delicious snack and a large circle of benches, chairs and wheel-chairs so that each sister could find a place around the table. The joy was evident on their faces. The facilitators, Christèle, Natacha and Céline were attentive to each…