This period in the history of the institute can be called a period of gestation, which leads us to see how after the death of the founder, who had left a difficult legacy to manage, the Pious Mothers of Negritude began to walk on their own, despite the difficulties encountered with the founder’s successors, towards the official birth of the congregation and the definitive approval by Fide propaganda of the Constitutions. The Spirit continued to write its history in spite of these crooked lines.
Obiettivi
- To see how this period of birth and consolidation of the Institute of the Pious Mothers of Negritude developed amidst disappointments and hopes in preparation for further expansion in Africa.
- To discover how the decisions made by Bishop Sogaro influenced the development of the Institute of the Comboni Missionary Sisters.
Reading
Opening New Communities in Egipt. AMN 22, pp. 97-104
The result of the Apostolic Visit: The revision of the Rules AMN 22, pp.137-153
Profiles:
Contemplative Time
Suggested music: Flight of the Falcon by Pat Metheny Group (click here)
Be aware of all the history that has preceded you and of the people who have been part of it… with their lights and shadows they have been creating the way for you and so many others to be here today as Comboni Missionary Sisters.
You can dedicate a quiet moment to pray Psalm 121 with the text of the bible or listen to this song of the Comboni Missionary Sisters.
Write in your Journal
- With what word or phrase could you define this part of the congregation’s history and why?