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Another one hundredth birthday at the Mother House

Last March the 2nd, Sister Marie-Joseph Duchesne celebrated her 100th birthday at the Mother House. A day she herself prepared and wanted to have as a "day of thanksgiving to God". It was a sunny day that began with a festive Eucharistic celebration: music, singing, full participation. At the end of the celebration Sr. Marie-Jo made her way to the room where wine was being served. This cup of wine, taken in friendship, reunited many sisters, the staff of the house who accompany our more dependent sisters,…

Editorial : The Word of God

Pope Francis’ Apostolic letter "Aperuit illis" established that the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and spreading of the Word of God. Although we hear the Word of God each day, as individuals or communities, the Pope insists on the need to grow in intimate familiarity with the Word of God. In fact, God created us by his Word and our true identity is rooted in the Divine Word. The Word of God is the irrefutable reference that brings us…

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…