From access to poverty and other accessibility

From access to poverty and other accessibility

At the beginning of May, the National Institute of Computer Statistics (INEI) of Peru virtually published the poverty figures in our country. According to journalistic reports and the testimony of the Head of the entity, the publication had been delayed at the express request of senior government officials, and they were also uploaded to the website without any prior conference as scheduled. The situation had been very well thought out,

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POEM FOR BLESSED ASENCION NICOL

POEM FOR BLESSED ASENCION NICOL

In the book of heaven, a page glow with the story of a life that blossoms in love. Blessed Ascension messenger of grace, your beatification is for all, a message of praise.   Today your gifts shine like stars and with the light of faith, you illumine our hearts. With gentle hands you alleviated pain and with generous words you infused love.   O beloved Blessed! How you radiate goodness

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A community woven in a diversity of colors

A community woven in a diversity of colors

On April 29, 2024, we celebrated the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, a woman who inspires us because she knew how to open new paths and at the same time, we had the Eucharist of thanksgiving for the official opening of the Congregational Juniorate in Guatemala. It was a moment of great emotion and expectation, full of joy and gratitude for the opportunity to embark together on this journey

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PENTECOST OF LIBERATION!

PENTECOST OF LIBERATION!

Deliverance from what? Deliverance from the FEAR of abandonment!!! Did Jesus die? fear has arrived!!! Did He resuscitate? terror has come!!!! Did he appear to his dear ones? He was not recognized! What will become of the future life? What will become of eternal love? Fear, insecurity, terror, doubt. It’s all over!!! There is nothing more to do! Hope, joy, trust are over? Discouragement, fear of speaking out, fear of

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IN SEARCH OF NEW MISSIONS IN THE AMAZON

IN SEARCH OF NEW MISSIONS IN THE AMAZON

In our January Provincial Assembly, the communities of Ecuador and Bolivia were entrusted with the search for new missions in the Amazon, in the two countries mentioned above. With enthusiasm, the two communities began the search, being very well received in the different places we visited. Concretely, Ana and Lola in Bolivia visited the Vicariate of Pando, after having had a virtual meeting with Bishop Eugenio Coter who presented us

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MOTHER AND SAINT ASCENSION NICOL

MOTHER AND SAINT ASCENSION NICOL

Blessed Ascension Nicol! Beloved Mother and protector! Protect your daughters who admire you, praise you and love you for all that you have done. Oh! Blessed Ascension Nicol! Strong and fearless woman…. Angola, Africa and the whole world venerate you, you are our protection, sustenance and security. You conducted with wisdom the work of God, Believed in God’s plan… Oh! strong woman… With your penetrating gaze, you intuitively understood situations,

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ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF M. ASCENSION’S BEATIFICATION

ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF M. ASCENSION’S BEATIFICATION

“Tell them to go to Galilee, we will meet there”. In this month of May, it was 19 years ago that M. Ascension was beatified. And 109 years ago she arrived in Maldonado. As we recall these events, she becomes present in our lives once again; we remember something of her trajectory…. The reflection in the liturgy of this time (after Easter), recalls the life of Jesus, his absence and

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“I LAY DOWN MY LIFE” SAYS JESUS, WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT ME?

“I LAY DOWN MY LIFE” SAYS JESUS, WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT ME?

This was a strong challenge during the World Day of Prayer for Vocations and the locally celebrated Vocation Day with the motto “Thy will be done…”  Shared in GUADALAJARA for 5 days.  “Giving life. The care of Jesus, the “Good Shepherd”, is a care that is born of love for the sheep. He sends us to seek, even to the point of giving life. Giving life is born of love,

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Women’s Day Celebration  at St. Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra

Women’s Day Celebration at St. Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra

14th March 2024 was a remarkable day in the History of St. Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra because the Celebration of Women’s Day was unlike the other years. It was a day with different experiences of listening to a shocking reality of our society and the country at large. There was great joy and eagerness in the members of St. Mary’s to participate in the program. The theme for the day

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MARCH OF THE YOUTH

MARCH OF THE YOUTH

It was last Sunday that the Youth March took place.  They were from zone 3 of the Archdiocese of Maputo, from Albasine to Marracuene on a route of about 25 km. As a Portuguese volunteer in the Missionary Dominican Sisters of the Rosary, I had the opportunity to experience this very spiritual and lively meetings of young people. The walk was easy, it started with a moment of prayer and

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