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D-Duration. We want reduced lockdown measures over long duration. E- Enter.  We have entered into the first stage. C- Creation.  It is like a new creation, living like Jesus in full harmony with the wonders of creation. O- Order. Necessary so that the greatest number of persons possible do not get Coronavirus. N-Nature.  Following lockdown we really appreciate nature with its multicolored flowers and bird songs. F-Families.  May this time of relaxed lockdown bring peace and joy to families. I-Interiority. Silence and solitude have allowed us to…

  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,…

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

The miracle truly happened! Mount Sacred Heart School was sold to the foundation established by Renee Benson, an alumnus of MSH, and an agreement was established with the Archdiocese of San Antonio to lease the school. Unfortunately, the shelter in place order will not allow us to celebrate the school’s 90th Anniversary nor its transfer: because of the pandemic, classes will not resume until September. Even so, hearts are filled with thanksgiving as we accompany the Sisters in the USA at this turning point in their history.…