Jubilees in Canada
It was a celebration in Cartierville–50, 60 and 65 years of religious life. On May 7, thirteen Jubilarians celebrated their 50-60-65 years. Seven of our brothers the Missionaries or Africa celebrated with us, three of whom were also Jubilarians. A sister had decorated the chapel for the occasion and did not forget to put an African note. A tree with long branches near the altar attracted attention–with flags and beautiful birds … An explanation was given about the flags inviting us to focus attention on the one of TANZANIA, formerly known as Tanganyika, where our first sisters arrived. What memories thinking of our pioneers! On another branch, a small gourd containing the flag of ALGERIA the birth of our Congregation. On top there was a small gourd with the flags of ENTITY AMERICA: United States, Canada and Mexico. The day was full of festivities for our Jubilarians. The Jubilarians:…
Sr Carmen Sammut’s homily – April 30, 2016
Sharing on the Gospel of the Wedding Feast of Cana (Jn 2:1-12)
Street-Missionary in Canada
Sister Françoise Laflamme, missionary from Malawi in Canada.
Consecrated life, a gift from the Trinity
When I look at consecrated life, the first image that comes to me is that of a GIFT that the Trinity gives the world. This gift is updated at every period of history, according to the context, culture, events … What changes is the “wrapping,” but on the “inside” it is always God’s unconditional and merciful plan of love for us all. “In calling you, God says, ‘You are important to me, I love you, I count on you.’ This is what Jesus says to each one of us! That’s where joy is born!–the joy of that moment when Jesus looked at me. To understand and feel this, is the secret of our joy. To feel loved by God, to feel that for God we are not numbers but individuals; and to feel that it is God who calls us.” (Pope Francis) Jesus’ words come spontaneously to mind: “It is…
Afrika – Quebec
AFRIKA-QUEBEC intercultural meeting Expo: September 26 to October 16, 2015 Africa Quebec AFRIKA-QUEBEC: the story of a long-lasting friendship Women and men of Quebec, in Africa: In 1901, the Missionaries of Africa (known as the White Fathers), and in 1903, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (known as the White Sisters), opened their first house in Quebec City, rue des Remparts. Very soon, some young women and men of Quebec chose the missionary life and left Quebec to go to Africa. A large number have spent their whole life there, others several years. Today, we still see them serving in several African countries. Those who are back in Canada have a message for us: «In Africa, we have been warmly welcomed. We have learned the local language, the history of the country; we even danced to the rhythm of the drum. We were introduced…