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…
Death of Stéphane, friend of the Associates in France, 56 years of age. Stéphane standing, 3rd from the right On Sunday, August 2nd, a group of Associates and friends as well as several Sisters of the Congregation came together at the 11:00 mass in Allaire. We were there together to give thanks for having known and highly regarded Stéphane, and we ask God to welcome him into his Kingdom. Stéphane has left his mark on us with his curiosity to know and deepen his faith; he did…
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, a noon meal, unlike any other, brought all the sisters of the Mother House together in the cafeteria which had been transformed into a Breton Crêperie by the staff. The sisters had decorated the tables in seaside decor and small Breton flags! The spectacular rhythmic entrance of the Bigoudènes, rippling in, set the tone throughout the dance and while the tables were being served. We were able to admire the creativity of the tailor and the expert hands in haute couture of…
A youthful breeze blew among the sisters of Cancale “We are nine Unitary Senior Girl Scouts from France of St. Louise de Marillac. We come from Val de Marne and our adventure began in Mont Saint Michel. We met nuns from the Monastic Fraternities of Jeruasalem; we were able to help them repair the St Aubert chapel and take care of the gardens. After a walk along the bay of the Mount, we walked to St. Broladre and camped on the grounds of the Beatitudes community. We…
