Sunday, April 13th was a festive day in Toronto as we celebrated "250 years" of dedicated service in religious life.
Our gathering was held in the Taylor House, at the St. Joseph Residence, where the sisters in Toronto gathered to celebrate and honour our four Jubilarians Sisters:
The afternoon began with a prayer focusing on "Joy as the Echo of God's Life Within Us", followed by a tribute dedicated to each sister and a final Jubilee Blessing.
The remainder of the afternoon gave way to the sharing of stories and experiences while enjoying some delicious treats.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to all the Jubilarians.
This film, a documentary, came out recently. It is an "interview" with Pope Francis, stretching over various places where he visited and touching on situations he encountered. The movie uses The Pope's own words, written in subtitles below. We see, up close, the emotion in his response to questions; he shows humour and laughs, and he shows sadness. His wisdom is deep and he expresses his thoughts and his theology simply, and with confidence. If this movie comes to where you are, do try to see it. It is one of those not-to-be-missed productions.
“On Fire for Mission” saw 63 associates and sisters gather at the Motherhouse on the Victoria Day weekend for the First Visitation Province Associate Assembly! The assembly began with a very beautiful and moving opening ritual. One could feel the love for St. Marguerite and the strong desire for carrying out the mission. Sisters Ona Bessette and Josephine Badali led us through a process in which our hearts were inflamed. On Saturday evening, we were blessed to be able to celebrate a beautiful Eucharist at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel to renew our commitment and vows as associates and sisters, respectively. It was a joy to have witnessed and experienced such a spirit-filled assembly. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations to our associate co-coordinators Anna Rowley, Marjorie Allison-Ross, Karen Volpe, Sr. Nancy Hurren and Pat Weicker for their vision and creative energy. How fitting that we gathered on the Feast of Pentecost as the Spirit was indeed present!