Un unsung HERO: “MSOLA”
The story tells how MSOLA – Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa- keeps close to her heart the cause of the woman in the world; she wants to make a difference in the life of the one who brings to life; the one who carries life in a secret place and brings it as a gift to this world; male and female; slave and task master; rich and poor, king and prince. MSOLA cares for humanity because the woman she cares for is at the center of human life. On her mission to serve the woman, MSOLA knows no boundaries. The mountains so high, the ocean so deep, the wilderness so dense would not prevent her from responding to the cry of a woman in despair. In this amazing story, our unsung HERO “MSOLA” has brought a special touch to the lives of vulnerable mothers and their babies in…
A special experience in Tunis
A special experience beyond cultural and religious differences Testimony of Sylvie: I responded with enthusiasm to the invitation of the “White Sisters” of Tunis to set out to discover the Church of Tunisia. A Living Church: During our stay, I discovered a living Church thanks to our different encounters: with catholics from sub-Saharan Africa studying in Tunis, Christian expatriates lay or not who lived all their lives in Tunisia and Tunisian catholics. We left with my brothers and sisters from Poland in the footsteps of the first Christians: Saints Perpetua and Felicite martyred in Tunis; Saint Cyprian, Saint Augustine, Saint Louis and Saint Vincent de Paul who left their mark on the city as we have observed through our visits. Breaking down prejudices: Nowadays, when the fear of Islam can become a terrible constraint on dialogue, Tunisian Muslim families in the city of Kef have opened their doors to…
Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, an Imam sings the Sura “Mériem”
A highly symbolic gesture of fraternity, peace and sharing of common values: at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa an Imam sings the Sura “Mériem”. 30 April 2017 READ MORE : The Basilica of Our Lady of Africa Prayer to Our Lady of Africa Why not Missionary Sister of Our Lady of Africa?
Wonders of the Lord in Senoufo land!
René met Jesus. In 1971 I became acquainted with René and with his wife Adele and their children. They were the only baptized people in this Senoufo village. In the evenings in front of the door of their house, a group of children would rush to listen to Bible stories which Rene joyfully recounted with conviction. It was during his training in agricultural school that René first learned about Jesus. Since then, great was his faith in his Lord! Everything became an opportunity for him to praise him and make him known! Yet there were threats on the part of the villagers: “René, do not send your children to school without having offered the customary sacrifices!” “René, the custom of our village forbids you to start a new culture!” Yet René sent his children to school and he planted onions in the land of his…
« Calor y Café », in Málaga
“CALOR Y CAFÉ” The new born of CÁRITAS MÁLAGA To testify that Love breaks all the barriers: Idolatry of money, an economy that kills, selfishness which seeks only to enrich itself at any cost : two homes for the homeless. “Pozo Dulce”, a home for the homeless : During the jubilee year 2000 a home for the homeless was born: “Pozo Dulce” which gives shelter to 55 residents. “Calor y Café” is also the fruit of another jubilee year: the Year of Mercy. Both centers were created to address the big problem of people who live on the streets. “Calor y Café” and “Pozo Dulce” are signs of mercy. Several volunteers have offered to make these places real welcoming homes. The people who live on the street do not do it because they want it, but because of various unfortunate circumstances in their lives. The personalized support given to…
World Migrant and Refugee Day
Pope Francis chose as his theme of reflection and prayer: “Migrant minors, vulnerable and voiceless.”. Prayer proposed by the Conference of the Bishops of France: Lord, God of the universe You are the Father of all the children of the earth. You know each one. You look at us not as nameless beings But as persons, with a face, a story. Each one is for you a beloved child! Teach us to look at one another as you look at us. Teach us to dare to look into another’s eyes. Open our eyes to meet You in our brothers and sisters. You have a preference for the little ones. Like Jesus, you turn toward children and youth. We give thanks for their energy And for the hope which they bear. They remind us that the future lies ahead of us: A future to be built together, in…
Peace and non violence, January 1st 2017
Summary of the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Peace, January 1st 2017 It was Paul VI who initiated the World Day of Peace. It is celebrated every year on the 1st of January. “Non-violence: a style of politics for peace.” This is the title of the Pope’s message for the 50th World Day of Peace on January 1st 2017. According to this message there are two ways to build a society: a choice between violence and peace. If the multiplication of outbreaks of violence, the “third world war fought piecemeal” of which the pope speaks, has very serious social consequences, on the contrary peace has positive social effects and allows real progress. Non-violence, a realistic way Thus Francis’ message encourages us “to do whatever is possible to negotiate paths of peace even if they seem tortuous, even impracticable.” Then, non-violence…
The Crib, more than ever meaningful
A little paper, a little clay to model the characters… Nothing more modest than a crib made with love and patience! However, the memory of this birth is not insignificant. Christmas is always full of meaning. A cave their only shelter! Is it not like to day? At the sharpest time of winter, some people have only one cardboard as a mattress and another as a quilt. They hardly have time to put up a tent when already they have to leave their makeshift shelter and go elsewhere. This cave in its depth, allows us to see these families today, unable to pay their rent, their electricity bills. And we can continue the parallel with Mary and Joseph. They were forced to exile to Egypt, to save the life of Jesus. Today thousands of people are urgently forced to flee their country to escape death. …
Uganda: Our Sisters’ dreams come true
For here the Proverb holds true: “One sows, another reaps” (Jn. 4.17). How true this Scripture text is we could witness in Kisubi on the 1st of October when participating in the Centenary Celebrations of St. Theresa’s Girls’ School founded by our Sisters in the year 1915. This celebration came shortly after another celebration on the 27th August when we were invited to join the feast in Lubaga in honor of 60 years existence of St Michael Lubaga Hospital Training Schools established in 1956 with the support of our Sisters. The hospital was one of our first foundations in Uganda. Both institutions are two of our Sisters’ dreams come true. Our Sister’ dreams: The first dream was that many Ugandans might have access to good health care services, and today we can rejoice seeing so many young people well trained, nursing and caring for the sick and at the…
The senoufo language and the wisdom of Nyanyogo
Sister Nicole Robion : What I have learned from the wisdom of a woman of the traditional religion : While learning the Sénoufo language one day this woman Nyanyogo, came to the dispensary. As I had noticed her speaking clearly, I followed her to her home. For years, we had a beautiful friendship and this is what I can share of her wisdom. Welcome : God does not like someone to be sad. If your eye is bitter, your heart is also bitter and everything in you is sad. If people come to you, receive them with both hands. If we honor one another, God will honor us. An Enemy: Someone might hate me but since God who gave me life does not hate her, I cannot make that person my enemy. I laughed with her and she said: “What? You want us to fight? No, laugh…