Dear sisters, I joyfully share with you the brief history of my vocation. However, it is not always easy to speak about myself. I was born into a Christian family with ten children, including six girls and four boys. I am the ninth of ten. It was in 2004 that I met the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Rosary through an aspirant named Mireille BITAKA, when she went to Ecuador
“Whatever you did to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did to me” (Mt. 25:40) This was the motto and the Gospel that accompanied me during my mission in Peru, specifically in the department of Lambayeque, province of Chiclayo. With this experience, I would say that the mission is not just a moment of service, but a journey of encounter with God in the concrete faces
Moving from Macau to the Philippines was an exciting and transformative experience. The vibrant culture and warm hospitality of the Filipino people made me feel like I was coming home. Upon arrival, I was immediately struck by the diverse landscapes and rich history the Philippines offers. From the bustling cities, each place has its own unique charm. This environment not only served as a backdrop for my studies but also
This is my eighth month living in the formation house here in the Philippines as a postulant of the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Rosary, Queen of China Province. First of all, thank you to the sisters who have provided and facilitated this opportunity to be in this community. We are very happy; we have had many experiences that have enriched our understanding of religious life. Joining the modular
The migration phenomenon in Latin America toward the United States is a complex reality that involves multiple social, political, and economic factors. In the face of this situation, the Church has been a beacon of hope and solidarity, offering pastoral accompaniment to those who undertake this journey in search of a dignified life. Since its beginnings, the Church’s mission has been to stand by the most vulnerable. Pastoral care with
Without having met a person, it’s not easy to say something about her, but yes, we speak about people and about our Foundress, Mother and Teacher. We can speak, think, learn, feel, experience, and… dream. She always dreamed, and without haste or pause, she accomplished, took firm, decisive, exemplary steps. She marked her life and ours, those of us who follow her, pray to her, think about her, study, would
In Cameroon, the National Jubilee of Consecrated Life was celebrated inYaounde, from January 31 to February 2, 2025, under the presidency of Mgr FaustinAmbassa Ndjodo, Archbishop of Garoua and President of the Episcopal Commissionfor Consecrated Life. The theme around which the activities were structured was:“Pilgrims of Hope on the path of Reconciliation and Peace”. Theaim of this celebration was to appreciate the jubilee time as a grace ofreconciliation and fraternal
There is something unstoppable that is growing like a tide in different parts of the world: it is the awakening of women who are uniting and organizing to defend their dignity and help our society and Church move from patriarchal structures (which dehumanize both women and men) to sisterly relationships of reciprocity and mutual care. This March 8, 2025, has been a date on which the growth and strengthening
Is it necessary to distinguish between ethics and morals? To tell the truth, nothing in the etymology or in the history of the use of words imposes it. We can, however, glimpse a subtle difference according to the emphasis on what is considered good or what is imposed as obligatory. It is by convention that we will reserve the term “ethics” for the design of a life consummated under the
On the feast of the Solemnity of the Presentation, I had the privilege of attending a meeting of consecrated persons at Siena College in Quezon City. It was one of the most profound and beautiful experiences I have had since I came to the Philippines. The meeting brought together people from diverse backgrounds, each dressed in habits of different colors. The older ones brought with them much wisdom and experience