This third section of the theme “Expansion in Africa” invites us to think and reflect on the difficulties experienced by the congregation at a very particular moment in its history. At the helm of this boat, we find a Superior General, Sr Costanza Caldara, who wanted to be faithful to the charism of the founder, whom she herself had known at a very young age.
Objective:
- To be aware of the great missionary impulse towards the interior of Africa and other areas in a changing historical moment.
Readings
- Storia della Congregazione. AMN 20, p. 80-88
- L’arrivo in Eritrea AMN, 25 p- 178-185
- The VI General Chapter is convened. IT- AMN 25,p. 253-259
- Pierina Stoppani (Third Superior General) – Her death. IT-AMN 27, p.155-166
The story continues
Contemplative Time
In a moment of silence he looks at the history of the congregation in this period. A history of salvation for all of us. A history in which the Lord has been guiding us, taking us by the hand… and she is grateful for being part of this history that continues today in all of us.
It’s time to keep walking
It’s time to keep walking,
beyond shadow and doubt,
beyond death and fear,
drinking borrowed words,
trusting in the strength of others
if perhaps one’s own are spent.
It is time to keep walking,
to welcome the pilgrim,
tell your story,
listen to theirs
soothe sadness,
share table and life.
It’s time to keep walking
with our eyes open,
to discover the living God
who comes to meet us
made friend, bread and word.
So let’s get moving.
(José María R. Olaizola, sj)
Write in your Journal
You can share what was perhaps more unfamiliar to you at this stage and what you have discovered as “new”.