Wise Aging and the General Chapter: A vision of our congregation through the lens of wise aging, no matter how old! by Janet Walton, SNJM Gratitude from the edges If I were at our summer general chapter I would begin with gratitude, time to acknowledge and thank each person for the particular contributions each one […]
Voir l'articleAs S.N.J.M. associates in Brazil, we are attracted by the charism of the congregation in view of the spiritu ality of Mother Marie Rose as a layperson who lived in close contact with her people. For we recognize that when we first knew the congregation we were in our “Marta” stage, the biblical figure […]
Voir l'article“Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to God who is in heaven.” Mt. 5:16 To whom are you most attracted: the serious business-like person or the one who has a ready smile that lights up your room? Happiness is a way of living […]
Voir l'articleGod is alive and well moulding and reshaping the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. S. Huguette and I don’t have to imagine a new congregation, it is our lived reality. Daily we taste and breathe fresh air as we open wide the doors, set aside our limitations, believe and trust. Helen […]
Voir l'articleby Kathleen Ross, SNJM – Last August I received an unexpected phone call. It was S. Johanna Jonker in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1,800 miles east of my residence with two other SNJMs in Toppenish, Washington. “Are you interested in a volunteer?” she asked. “I just connected with a graduate of some years ago from our […]
Voir l'articleby Sister Eugenia Masheane Our Congregation has played a vital part in working to improve people’s lives globally. As I reflect on the situations to which we have already responded, I see that the SNJMs raise the voices of the voiceless on injustice issues. We are women of great hope who are caring for people who […]
Voir l'articleby Crystal Clark, SNJM Looking back at various situations our congregation has responded to, I see at the heart of them hospitality. I see us having centers of hospitality to continue to serve the poor and disadvantaged. A nurturing force, where people know they can come to us for care and concern. I see, for example, […]
Voir l'articleBy Florence Vinet, SNJM On February 2, 2016, it will be the end of this very special year. In his apostolic letter, addressed to consecrated persons, Pope Francis reminded us of three objectives which inspired my reflection. Look at the past with gratitude He invited each religious family to remember its beginning and its historical […]
Voir l'articleby Lucille and Ernie Bart, Associates (MB) Artbeat Studio is a ministry located in Winnipeg, Manitoba that promotes healing and empowerment through creative endeavor. Programming seeks to support the full development of the human person through education, social justice, contemplation and creative expression by providing a place that encourages hope for healing and recovery and […]
Voir l'articleAahh! In the part of my heart that loves to envision new realities, I see a group of women on a journey searching for where their presence and ministry can make a significant difference in the lives of the poor and disadvantaged, where people are without assistance. The SNJMs who’ve taken this journey will listen, support […]
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