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Colombia, RJP, 11/25/2025.- During the month of October, the Presentation Youth Network prepared its heart with great joy to celebrate the Week of the Charism. Together we shared the novena to our Foundress, entitled “Firm in hope, in the heart of charity,” in which each day we wove the tapestry with Marie Poussepin, thread by thread, through small gestures of faith, hope, and love. Each day we discovered that we all have something to contribute to that great fabric of life that she began, and that God continues to complete through our young hands and our desire to serve.

"Let us hold fast to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23

With this beautiful prelude, from October 20 to 25, we joyfully lived the VI Week of the Charism, under the motto: “FIRM IN HOPE.”

These were days to pause, pray, share, and return to the roots of our Presentation identity, allowing ourselves to be guided by the example of holiness of Marie Poussepin, a woman who made her life a total offering to God and to the poorest. Each day was a step forward on this spiritual climb toward holiness, as we sought to renew our commitment to charity and hope

With love and dedication, the entire week included a virtual program and complementary material that allowed us, as a Congregation, to unite around our charism. On Monday the 20th, we began the week with a moving inauguration, learning the art of climbing and the contemplative strength it brings. We were joined by the Catholic singer-songwriter José Morales, and we listened for the first time to the hymn of the Week of the Charism, “The Heartbeat of the Summit,” composed by Sr. Eleein Paola Navarro. In communion with sisters and young people from different countries, we symbolically lit the flame of hope, trusting that the Holy Spirit would continue to guide each encounter.

AFRICA: On Tuesday the 21st, Africa inspired us with its testimony of faith and resilience through the theme “Climbing with Faith.” Through gestures, songs, and testimonies, we learned that believing means walking even when the path seems uncertain, supporting one another with trust in God. Climbing a mountain required effort, perseverance, and trust, but also the certainty that we do not climb alone. The ropes symbolized the means that support us, help us advance, and keep us safe on the path toward the summit. On this day, our gaze turned toward the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, a sign of Africa, where our sisters serve with dedication in Chad, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Congo, and Ivory Coast. This mountain invited us to lift our eyes toward God and continue climbing, sustained by the virtue of the day: Faith.

EUROPE: On Wednesday the 22nd, under the motto “To Give Oneself Is to Live in Charity,” we experienced a beautiful sharing on generous service and daily dedication. It was a day to contemplate the face of Jesus in our brothers and sisters, especially in those most in need, and to recognize that charity is the highest expression of love.
The rope of Charity reminded us that we climb the mountain of love together. Each climber carries a backpack with what is necessary for the journey, and the path is not the same for everyone. Climbing as a team meant looking at one another with attention and tenderness, supporting one another, and walking united by the rope of Charity. Our gaze turned to the continent where Marie Poussepin’s charism was born, remembering with gratitude the sisters of the Province of Europe, who continue radiating the light of the Gospel where the first community flourished. Inspired by Mont Blanc—symbol of strength, beauty, and spiritual elevation—we contemplated how, from those mountains of faith, we are still called to live charity as a path to holiness.

ACONCAGUA: On Thursday the 23rd, under the theme “Climbing with Hope: The Challenge of Vocation,” young people and sisters shared vocational testimonies, prayers, and reflections that reminded us that following Christ requires courage, perseverance, and a hope-nourished faith.

ASIA: On Friday the 24th, with the theme “Touching the Summit: Footprints of Holiness,” we celebrated the fidelity of so many sisters who, throughout the years, have made their lives a silent offering. We remembered that holiness is not distant but the fruit of loving in small ways, with joy and constancy.
Our gaze turned toward Asia, a continent rich in diversity, ancient cultures, and deep spirituality. There, amid mountains and temples, our sisters continue to be witnesses of the Gospel, sowing seeds of peace, education, and service among those most in need. The symbol of the day was Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, representing the human desire to reach the heights and the humility and perseverance required to climb. Inspired by this image, we understood that holiness is not reserved for a few but is the result of a life offered with love in small, silent, daily acts. We gave thanks for the footprints of holiness left by Marie Poussepin and by so many sisters who, with simplicity and perseverance, have made the face of Christ visible wherever the Congregation is present.

Finally, on Saturday, October 25, we concluded the week with the gathering “FIRM IN HOPE,” united as a Congregation and connecting communities from different parts of the world. It was a moment of communion and gratitude, reaffirming our desire to continue building hope, supported by faith and united in mission.

At the conclusion of this VI Week of the Charism RJP, we offer profound gratitude to the coordinating team of the Presentation Youth Network, and to all the Sisters and young people in the various Provinces who lovingly contributed their efforts. Through creativity, dedication, and fraternity, they made this congregational experience possible.

We thank the young people and lay collaborators whose enthusiasm, faith, and commitment brought color and life to each encounter, reminding us that the charism continues to beat strongly in the new generations. We also extend our gratitude to those who, in silence and humble service, made this week possible: the graphic design team, who gave visual beauty to each message; the sisters and youth who coordinated the broadcasts and animations, connecting hearts across countries and languages; the translators, who built bridges between cultures; and the composer of the Week of the Charism hymn, whose music became prayer, joy, and an expression of the love that unites us as family.

To each and every one: thank you for being instruments of hope, for making charity visible, and for keeping alive the legacy of Marie Poussepin, who taught us that holiness is built each day with love, fidelity, and self-giving. She continues whispering to our hearts: “CHARITY IS THE SOUL OF THE COMMUNITY.”