Year: 2011

Easter 2011

We were still immersed in darkness, both interiorly and exteriorly. The Master had descended into the abyss of silence. As for us, we were more alone than ever. Perhaps Jerusalem was not even aware that Jesus was no longer there. All our betrayals flowed before us like a never-ending river. How could he ever forgive… Read more »

Superior General – Easter 2011

Easter 2011 Dearest Sisters and young women in formation,On the glorious feast of Easter, the Sequence proclaims with awe and profound emotion the stupendous news: “Christ my hope is risen!” And we too, at the dawn of a new creation, are witnesses, like Mary Magdalene, Peter and John, to the victory of Life over death.The silence… Read more »

Pakistan
Day of Prayer for Asia Bibi

The Pakistani Christian Masihi Foundation has declared 20 April as a day of prayer and fasting for Asia Bibi. On that day, every Christian in the world is invited to light a candle and say a prayer for this Pakistani woman who has been condemned to death for blasphemy and who is currently being held… Read more »

Brazil
To be a woman means…

This year, the FSP book center of Porto Velho, Brazil prepared the public for the celebration of Woman’s Week by distributing a coupon bearing the words, “To be a woman means…” The contest to complete the sentence was the sisters’ way of affirming the beauty and privilege of being a woman. First prize was a… Read more »

Palm Sunday 2011

We left Bethany so as to reach Jerusalem in time to celebrate the Passover, which is only two days away! In this period, the Holy City is like a mother welcoming her children, who flock toward her from every corner of Palestine, dancing and singing the Psalms and other inspired songs along the way. Everyone… Read more »