Junior’s Encounter

 

Let us join hands in fraternal communion

[Junior’s Encounter, Jan 26-29, 2023]

“Cherish others by recognizing their abilities, caring for all”. With joy I would like to share the experience of our encounter with the guidance of our dear Sr. Petronille (General Prefect of Formation) based on the theme of ‘Fraternal Communion’. We were seven junior sisters who took part in this journey together to make our young spirit alive in building and living communion. It was a cherishing moment to recognize the goodness in others. Daily we began our encounter with the morning prayer of Maria Antonia Paris to illuminate, to know God and self. During these days of encounter, we had discussions, meditation and sharing which opened our eyes to see the beauty in each other and appreciate one’s own values.

“The members of a religious community are united by the love of Christ and commitment to the kingdom of God, because they share their love and commitment, they bond together in the community”. From all eternity, our God had never said ‘I’ it has always been ‘WE’. So, the community requires the attitudes of appreciation, simplicity, hospitality, sense of humor, humility, politeness, gratitude, conversion and prayer. When we are able to develop these attitudes in our community, we become another Christ by breaking and sharing our life in communion.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Sr. Petronille who shared her life experiences which motivated and inspired us to be more alive in the journey of living in the community.  Her way of life has taught us the values of simplicity, patience and cheerfulness which we can inculcate in our day-to-day life.

“The secret of making progress is to get started”. We are not far off…we begin here and now to build communion in our communities where we belong. ‘WE CAN START ANEW’.

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Preparation for the Perpetual Profession

The program for the preparation for the Perpetual profession started on 21st of January 2023. Juniors from South Asian Independent Delegation and Province of East Asia are joining this program. We wish them all the very best! May you get a Spirit filled experience. God Bless You!

Visit of Superior General

Visit of Sr. Jolanta Kafka, Superior General

Visit is an enriching experience of persons. Our Mother General has visited the communities in Sri Lanka on 10- 19 of December 2022. She talked with the sisters in the communities and had meeting with the delegation council.

              

                                                           

Renewal of Vows

 "My soul glorifies the Lord; My Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!"

Srs. Mary Elasta, Revathi and Sinthiya renewed their vows on 8th of December 2022. We pray for their joyful perseverance. May God continue bless them. May our Blessed Mother constantly accompany them!

Congratulations

Sisters!

Happy Feast of Immaculate Conception!

Superiors' Meeting of the South Asian Delegation

 Superiors' Meeting of the South Asian Delegation

 Superiors' Meeting of the South Asian Delegation was held from 25th to 27th of November, 2022 at Kottapitiya, Chilaw, Sri Lanka.

Each animators had shared their personal evaluation about community. Some of the aspects of strengths were - process of transformation, attitude of listening, evaluating, collaborating, supporting sisters in the community. Taking the risk and collaboration in the community, most of the communities were very happy with the mission. Building up the prayer life, transformation and personal encounter with Christ, fraternal life, developing the mission with enthusiasm, learning new languages and involving in the new mission, being sensitive and mission and community, trustfulness, giving more time and energy for the pastoral ministry, Reality of the realities of our continuity of life, availability for the mission, improvement of the prayer life, sustainability of the community.

 

25th Jubilee celebration in the religious life of Sr. Geraldine

 "The Lord has done great things for me...".

It was a great joy to celebrate with Sr. Geraldine, whose 25th Jubilee celebration of her religious life. Yesterday, had the thanksgiving Eucharist celebration in St. Antony the Abbot Church, Karukupane parish, Chilaw Diocese, Sri Lanka. May God continue to bless Sr. Geraldine and accompany throughout her life.

Congratulations

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Foundation Day

 167th years of grace of God to our congregation as we have celebrated our foundation 25th of August 2022; on that day some of our Junior sisters Saranya, Mesra, Antonia, Martina, Anita, Sailaja and Navya renewed their vows. Let us continue to pray for their joyful perseverance and fidelity to their commitment.

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                                                                                                        Happy Foundation Day!

25th years of our presence in India

The joyous and grateful memories of celebrating the 25th years of our presence in India. God has done a work, which could not be effected by the weak power of man. He makes use of simple instruments that His own power maybe the better perceived in the grandeur of the work.  This is an incredible milestone in which we all are invited to be grateful and renew within to continue journey towards another 25 years with faith, hope and love.Thank you Lord for your wonderful blessing and accompaniment!