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Wishes for a brand new year

In his latest work, Pope Francis affirms, "Without passionate love for Jesus, a future for consecrated life is not possible."1 Such a vigorous statement propels us forward with enthusiasm into the New Year. I dare propose these three words as wishes for 2019 : passion, love, Jesus. First of all, passion. Pope Francis, a great soccer fan, doesn’t hesitate to compare a consecrated person with a goalie. The goalie has to keep his eye on the ball at all times and isn’t afraid to throw himself in whatever…

General Chapter 2019

The 19th General Chapter of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place at the Maison d’accueil l’Ile Blanche BP 13 29241 LOCQUIREC from July 14 to August 3, 2019. The theme of the Chapter is: "New wine in new wineskins!" Please pray for us during this time.

Contemplate Mary

Mary, oh so beautiful… You are the smile of a God who gives of himself In the service of the least and the most humble Mary, oh so beautiful… You are the sign of sure hope In the most hopeless situations in the world Mary, oh so beautiful… You make us want to believe In a world that forgets the creator, saviour God Mary, oh so beautiful… You radiate the light of God In a world renewed in Christ's resurrection Mary, oh so beautiful… You are…

Take time to be filled with the wonder of Nature

Nature so beautiful and great, When spring comes to clothe you, Oh nature, reflection of the beauty and greatness of the Creator! The tree is dressed full of buds, Leaves and flowers, each in its own time, Faithful to its kind, Not one the same as another, Each is unique, Each with its colours, its nuances. What a marvel this harmony. Oh tree, reflection of the beauty and greatness of the Creator! "The one who is blessed Is like a tree, Planted by streams of water, Which…