Written by Sister Jan Kilian, this blog will give an understanding of what it’s like to be Franciscan. Living out the spirit of Saint Francis, we see all God’s creation as brother and sister. We, Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, are committed to building relationships and community, ministering wherever there is greatest need, promoting justice and healing Mother Earth’s wounds. My writings will give a glimpse of the compassion, spirituality, interconnectedness and goodness of living Franciscan.
"Llamo a los que El quiso, yellos vinieron a El" - "Jesus called those He wanted and they came to Him." So stated the theme of Profession for our newest Sisters: Aurora Tovar Rodriguez and Maria Isabel (Isa) Berrones Morales. Aurora and Isa heard the voice of Jesus while living with our U.S. members in San Raphael Galeana Nuevo Leon Mexico a number of years ago. On Friday, May 27, 2016 the rafters of our Sacred Heart Chapel in Little Falls, Minnesota U.S.A. rattled with joy and gratitude in celebration as these two women vowed to live as Franciscan Sisters all the days of their lives.
As is customary, our Community Minister receives the vows of Sisters. Here Sister Bea Eichten stands with her commitment of support after the Mass and vow ceremony with Sisters Aurora and Isa.
Behind them is the portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico. Indeed the chapel was filled with images familiar to Sisters Isa and Aurora:
These dancers are just some of the many friends who now live in central Minnesota. Before returning to live and minister in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, our newest members lived a year or more with our Minnesota Sisters and served as teachers and social workers among the immigrants living in communities around Little Falls. These families grew to love the Sisters and turned out in large numbers for their celebration of vows at the Convent. You can't imagine the joy filling all of our hearts! We are One Body. We are One Spirit.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment