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 The Disciples of the Divine Master in Concepcion have transferred the Liturgical Apostolic Centre in Via Barros Arana 514, to Remodelaciòn Cathedral, after many years on the fourth floor in the building for pastoral work of the Archdiocese. On the 19th of January 2012, the archbishop of Concepcion, Mons. Fernando Chomali Garib, blessed the new premises, inviting the Disciples of the Divine Master to renew their commitment to be a presence of liturgical service and a witness of consecrated life, with this bigger and more accesible place for all the faithful. The new Liturgical Centre, will truly be a place of ecclesial service and announcement of the mystery of Christ, inserted into the pastoral service of the local Church.
Some laity and the chaplain of the community, Fr. Luis Rifo, joyfully collaborated with the sisters to move all the furniture and to set it up in the new Liturgical Centre.
We give thanks to the Divine Master that He may continue to bless and guide the sisters in their service to the Church in Concepcion, towards a fuller participation in the liturgy, in 'dignity and in beauty”. Photo gallery
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 On January 17th 2012 in Warsaw, in the church of St. Casimir, the common prayer of Christians and Jews, during the celebration of the 15th Day of Judaism in Poland.
The theme for this year, focused on the biblical text, Genesis 32.25-32: the struggle of Jacob. Rabbi Stas Wojciechowicz, from the reformed synagogue, presented and commented on the text, Genesis 32.25-32, from the Jewish angle. His Excellency Mons.Tadeusz Pikus, presided over the celebration.Sr. M. Judyta Pudelko PDDM, explained and interpreted the same passage from the Christian point of view.
After the prayer, all participants were invited for refreshments, prepared by the Benedictine Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, who perform the ministry of Perpetual Adoration in the Church of St. Casimir. Photo gallery
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 The month of January, the month which opens the year in which we remember 50 years of foundation on Irish soil, saw many new apostolic openings for our small Delegation in Ireland.
On the 7th of January, a group of readers of the parish of Johnstown, Dublin, met in the Divine Master Centre, Blackrock,for a morning of study, prayer and study on their service to the Word of God. The morning workshop was led by Sr. M. Louise O 'Rourke.
On 14th of January, in collaboration with 'Vocations Ireland ', the national organization for the coordination of vocations, Sr. M. Louise held a informational workshop on technology and the practical use of 'social networking' to promote vocations and to know and understand young people better.
The next day, January 15th, the sisters prepared a small apostolic exhibition for a Wedding Fair held at the Hotel Radisson, Athlone. The sisters were asked to attend for their religious and prayerful presence, along with about 50 other exhibitors. It was felt that they were truly the leaven in the dough, a visible reminder of the importance of the sacramental element of marriage. At the disposal of the visitors were some examples of our handmade work, and handouts for the rite of marriage and flower-arranging. Furthermore, the sisters were also available for some liturgical and canonical consultation. A basket available for people to leave their prayer intentions was greatly appreciated.
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 From the 22nd to the 29th of January, the sisters from the Portugal Delegation gathered for their annual course of spiritual exercises. Welcomed in the House of the Franciscans of our Lady of Victories in Apelação, and under the guidance of Fr. Dario Pedroso, a Jesuit priest, they entrusted themselves to the action of the Holy Spirit so as to grow in passion for God and humanity, imitating the Divine Master.
During the sharing at the conclusion of the retreat, the sisters spoke of the grace which was lived, which certainly renews the journey of their discipleship in daily life, and which will bring forth abundant fruits for the whole Church, and in a special way, for the Pauline Family. Photo gallery
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 From the 21st to the 25th of January last, in Bethany House, Rome, the formative session for the sisters who carry out their mission at the Dome and the Grotto at St. Peter's, Vatican City, took place.
Participating were 16 sisters from 8 nations (Brazil, Korea, Philippines, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Poland and Portugal), together with the two animators, Sr Ana Maria Mazzurana, general councillor and Sr M. Agar Coreno, General bursar. During these days of reflection and sharing, the sisters analysed the theme "Becoming Disciples of Jesus Master", deepening also the objective of the 8th General Chapter: "Sent into the world, a place of blessing and of challenges, we become disciples and apostles of Jesus Master, Way, Truth and Life, in co-responsibility of communion and of service.
Sr. M. Regina Cesarato, Superior General, shared with the participants a reflection on the ministry which they carry out, highlighting the importance of their presence at the centre of catholicity, saying: "it is up to us to present the feminine face of the Church". Sr. M. Paola Gasperini treated the theme: "Relationship with God, with myself, and with others".
On the 25th of January, feast of the Conversion of St. Paul which concluded the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, after the presentation of the synthesis of the apostolic letter of Pope Benedict XVI "The door of faith", some organisational and practical questions were discussed. During the verification, with the presence of Sr. M. Regina Cesarato, some suggestions and proposals emerged for the formative sessions for the next year. Photo gallery
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