Sr. Rosmery Castañeda Montoya will participate in the Synod

Panamá City (Panamá), 07/09/2023, MCS Team's.- Sister Rosmery Castañeda Montoya, from the Province of Medellin, is chosen to Participate in the next Synod of Bishops. We thank God for the opportunity as she has been chosen by Pope Francis to represent the Church of Latin America in this event of the Church, which will be held in Rome, from October 4 to 29, 2023.

France: Thanksgiving for the 150 years of the arrival of the first Sisters in Colombia

La Grande Bretèche, Tours (France), 06/22/2023, Sr. Rosario Garcés del Castillo.- “Step by step is endless distance… step, step, step between Dourdan and Sainville”. This was the chorus of the communion song of the Eucharistic celebration yesterday, June 21, in the city of Saint Nazaire, the port from which the Sisters left for Bogotá. The mass was in the San Francisco Church, which is a beautiful building, discreet and at the same time majestic. It has recently been renovated inside so it is very clear, bright, and not far from the naval base and the port.

Spain-France meeting in the Grande Bretèche: "To weave together a new page of our history"

Barcelona (Spain) – Tours (France), MCS Team of the Congregation, 06/14/2023.- On May 27 and 28, the meeting of sharing and knowledge of the sisters of the provinces of Spain and France. It was a weekend full of many emotions, a lot of sharing and a tremendous hope for, as the chosen motto said, "To weave together a new page of our history".

Sr Anne Lécu: "A fragrant page"

Barcelona (Spain) - Tours (France), 07/07/2023, Briefs from France and Srs. Conchi García and Gemma Morató.- On May 27-28, during the meeting of sisters from Spain and France in Tours, Sr. Anne Lécu offered us a profound and beautiful meditation on "the perfumes in the Bible", suggesting that our union could be inspired by it, since perfume only finds its meaning in the gift of itself. We now offer you the video of the conference and the text translated into English. We will soon report extensively on the fraternal meeting we had.

The restoration in the celebration of the 150 years of the arrival of the Sisters in Colombia

Bogotá (Colombia), 06/04/2023, Nubia Yaneth Chávez Corredor.- One of the most significant activities in the context of the celebration of 150 years of the arrival of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation in Colombia, is the virtual meeting between the communities of the two provinces of Santafé and Bogotá every 21st of the month, who guided by the reflection proposed by the interprovincial novitiate in Santa Clara – Manizales, give spaces in community life for reflection and attitudes of gratitude for the seed scattered by the Congregation; On May 21, these meetings of preparation finished. As a conclusion, we will share some parts of the reflection made by Sister carmenza Avellaneda Navas, about what restoration means, taking as a frame of reference, the restoration of the chapel of La Presentation, in Colombia:

Canonical Visit of the General Government to the Vice-Province of the United States

Dighton (United States), 06/02/2023, Sr. Karen Champagne.- With great joy, hope and expectation on May 8th, the sisters of the Vice Provincial Community as well as the Community of Dourdan welcomed Sr. Maria Escayola Coris, Superior General and General Councilors, Sr. Mariamma Paul Ollukaran, Sr. Diana Gisela Dolorita and Sr. Martha Mendieta to Dighton for the canonical visit to our Vice Province. The following day May 9th the visit officially began and on May 10th, Sr. Maria and Councilors started their visit to the Communities both near and far. The Sisters were eager and enthusiastic to have the opportunity to speak  with Sr. Maria and the Councilors in order to share and express their concerns, fears, and the reality of their life and mission in the Vice Province. 

Lectio Divina: Pentecost Sunday - Cycle A

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Bogotá (Colombie), Sr. Ana Francisca Vergara, May 28, 2023.- Created by the breath of Jesus.

Lectio Divina: Sunday of the Ascension of the Lord - Cycle A

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Bogotá (Colombie), Sr. Ana Francisca Vergara, May 21, 2023.- Dimensions of the encounter with Jesus.

Lectio Divina: Sixth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A

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 Cali (Colombie), Sr. Ofelia Vargas González, May 14, 2023.- “I will send you the Spirit of truth”.