Thursday, November 25th, 2021, Associates and Sisters gathered at the Pastoral Centre in River Ryan, NS, to hear Sr. Eileen Roach present her third session on Laudato Si’. We were all very excited to hear how Sr. Eileen brought into context the Spirituality of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and the teachings of the Pope’s encyclical. Pope Francis calls for an ecological conversion, a conversion that brings blessings to our wonderful world, a world created by God for all His creation to live in harmony. The teachings of Laudato Si’ and the General and Provincial Chapters inspire us to be committed to the ongoing care for our Common Home.
A meeting of Holy Angels and St. Theresa’s group was held at Dianne’s home on November 21, 2021. Opening Prayer, “Lord, Give me a Big Heart Today” was read by Lorrette. The Prayer Service “Congregation de Notre-Dame – Celebrating Our Internationality Together for the Life of the World” was presented by Doreen, Genevieve and Patrick. The Closing video Prayer was to St. Francis Assisi ending our meeting.
Mi nombre es: (My name is) Maria, Jose, Jesus I stand at the water's edge, of Mexico.
WAITING, WAITING, WAITING.
Looking on the other side of the river I dream of freedom. Cameras are watching my every move, like monsters ready to attack if I dip my foot into the waters.
The vast country of the North is before me. I WAIT, I WAIT, I WAIT
I ask myself: “Is there room for me in this expansive land?”