To think: "Against everyone, plant an apple tree"

Paris (France), 08/17/2017, Sr. Véronique Margron, Provincial Superior of France.- Barcelona, an open city, European as much as Catalonian. Barcelona, glorified by authors, painters, musicians, extolled by Gaudi and his Holy Family, a basilica which celebrates the lavishness of nature, the colors, the light, but above all confesses the Christ, especially in his Passion. Tonight is also the time of the Passion for Barcelona, for all its children who are from all countries and of all languages, for all who love them. We are all Barcelonans. Because tonight in Barcelona the horror, the fear, the despair, the insensible anger have taken the place of life and of its apparent carelessness.
 

Santafé: A new class of competent technicians in auxiliary nursing

Tunja (Colombia), 08/04/2017, Sr. María Cecilia Gaitán Cruz.- FORMASALUD Tunja is a Foundation for Work and Human Development, which belongs to the Province of Santafé and it forms the youth to take care of life in different ways. Since its foundation in 2005, it has certified 522 Auxiliary Nurses.

Bucaramanga: Meeting of socialization of the Project on the Means of Communication

Bucaramanga, 08/14/2017, Sr. Eleein Paola Navarro González.- It was with much expectation that the sisters “reporters” from each of the local communities of the Province of Bucaramanga met at La Turena on August 12 and 13 with the goal of learning the Project of the MSC of the Congregation, as well as the Province’s operating plan on how each local community participates in that new strategy for preaching the Gospel to the men and women of today.
 

50 years of profession in Colombia

Bogota (Colombia), 08/05/2017, Sr. Matilde Beltrán Velásquez.- With great joy we witnessed our golden jubilee Sisters who came from the different structures: Aconcagua, Bogotá, Guadalupe and Santafé, get together as a group, review their Life Journey and celebrate the jubilee of their fidelity in Following the Lord.
 

Lebanon: The joy of living JMJ in the Maronite Church, in the country of the cedar

Beirut (Lebanon), 07/28/2017, Sr. Victoria Balteanu.- The JMJ experience in the Maronite Church of Lebanon was made in three steps: 15th till 18th; 19th till 23rd; and 24th till 26th. The church sent an invitation to the Maronite youth from all around the world, allowing them to reunite with their country.

Guadalupe: House Marie Poussepin. To build a house as the Sanctuary of Yahweh

Morelia (Mexico), 08/02/2017, Sr. Janet Ceja, superior provincial, and Srs. councelors.- For a few months now, we got rolling in Morelia, the Provincial Project House Marie Poussepin, which brings with it many of our hopes. With God’s help, the construction is almost finished and with part of it completed, we are able now to welcome the first new students.

“Beyond our walls”

Lima (Peru), 7/07/2017, Srs. Community of Año Nuevo.- As we celebrated the Teacher’s day in Peru on July 6th, we made the following reflection which we are going to share with you today: For the Education Community of “Fe y Alegría 10”, (faith and joy 10) the interaction between the school and the people around is very important to offer an education with quality.

Africa : Closure of the year 2016-17

Ouagadougou - Dassasgho (Burkina Faso), 06/20/2017, Sr. Béatrice Kantoro.- End of Year of the Children of the Center of Pre-school Education Marie Poussepin: Since Friday evening, the day before the end of the year, employees and APE members were responsible for cleaning, decorating and chairs. On June 17th at dawn, the Lord sent us heavy rains. Cooler and happy, we were ready to face a long journey.
 

Bucaramanga: Assembly of the Lay Association of the Dominicans of the Presentation

Bucaramanga (Colombia), 07/03/2017, Sr. Eleein Paola Navarro.- La Turena, “la casa de todas” (the house of all), welcomed the Lay Dominicans of the Presentation of our Province of Bucaramanga, who came together for their General Assembly from June 29 to July 2, accompanied by the Sisters who assist them. They reflected on the theme: Committed to care for our Common House, enlightened by the Encyclical “Laudato Si” of Pope Francis.