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Bogota-Medellin (Colombie), 11/20/2024, novicies.- We thank you, Lord, for this call through the Charism of Marie Poussepin to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. We thank the Congregation for sending us on mission to Putumayo (Puerto Leguízamo and Mocoa) and Cuba, in its two communities: Pueblo Griffo and Perico.
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Caracas (Venezuela), Sr. Nícida Díaz Leal, 11/11/2024.- I would like to begin this reflection with an anecdote from Anthony de Mello: ‘It was bitterly cold, and the rabbi and his disciples were huddled by the fire. One of the disciples, echoing the teachings of his Master, said: ‘On a day as cold as this, I know exactly what to do. What is to be done, the others asked. Keep warm. And if that is not possible, I also know what to do. What is to be done? Freeze. The existing reality cannot really be rejected or accepted. Running away from it is like trying to run away from your own feet. Accepting it is like trying to kiss your own lips. All you have to do is to look, understand and be at peace’. (La oración de la rana [The Frog's Prayer], p. 28).
Concepción de Cañazas, Veraguas (Panama), 09/29/2024, Sr. Vanessa Villalobos y Emilianeth Ortega, student of the Carmen Conte Lombardo Institute - Churuquita Chuiquita Community.- From September 26 to 29, Sisters Bertha Atencio, Elisia Perez, Virgelina Gil, and Vanessa Villalobos, accompanied by 8 young people from the Carmen Conte Lombardo Institute, Churuquita Chuiquita Community, and 4 young people from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Center, El Bale community, traveled to the community of Concepción de Cañazas, in the province of Veraguas, Republic of Panama.
Bangalore (India), 11/09/24, Sr. Daisy Rose Peenikaparamban.- The 22nd Indian Dominican Family Convention was hosted at the Provincial House, Bangalore from the 30th of October morning to the 1st of November evening. 95 participants from different branches of the Dominican Family gathered for this event. 15 priests, 36 sisters belonging to 5 Congregations, and 44 Dominican laity from 8 chapters.
Bucheon (South Korea), 10/12/2024, Suman Gabriel Kujur.- “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13). This verse from Scripture could well have guided our sisters in beginning the mission in South Korea. On October 12, 2024, we celebrated a day of gratitude to honor 25 years of service by our Dominican Charity Day Care and to mark the Feast of Blessed Marie Poussepin.
Medellin (Colombie), 11/06/2024, Participating Sisters.- With deep joy and immense gratitude for the support of the Provincial Prioresses, the secretaries of the Provinces of America gathered in response to the invitation from Sister Ana Patricia Londoño Flórez, General Secretary, to join for a formative and mission-focused meeting in Medellin.
Jerusalem, 10/26/2024, Maison d'Abraham.- It is with joy that we share the first issue of the newsletter of the Maison d'Abraham in Jerusalem. Happy reading! We remain very close to our sisters in these difficult times and assure them of our prayers and affection.
Songkoy (Philippines), 10/15/2024, Sr. Gina Lontoc.- From October 5 to 13, 2024, our community embarked on a meaningful journey of prayer and reflection through the novena in honor of Blessed Marie Poussepin, culminating in a joyful celebration of her feast at the St. Joseph and Blessed Marie Poussepin Chapel.
Caracas (Venezuela), Sr. Nícida Díaz Leal, October 2024 .- In religious life, we sisters owe it to ourselves to take care of each other, where we live, move and exist, namely in our community, in our mission. Paraphrasing the quote from John's Gospel we can say, take care of one another as I have taken care of you so that you may have life by taking care of each other (cf. Jn 13:34-36.10:10).