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Feria Alternativa, Justa y Solidaria en Quibdó

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En Quibdó – Colombia, en el marco de la fiesta patronal de San Francisco de Asís, que cada año es multitudinaria, se ha celebrado la Feria Alternativa, Justa y Solidaria en El Convento. Ha sido una bonita experiencia en estos tiempos de pandemia y violencia. Ha tenido muchas limitaciones, pero a pesar de todo, y en medio de una gran alegría, se ha logrado que los grupos vendan algo. Han sido unos días de rifas, bromas, chistes, bailes, incluso el Padre Franciscano Leudo (“Pancho", como le llamamos cariñosamente), que presidió la fiesta, nos vino a visitar a la feria y nos prendió el baile con Martica, nuestra compañera S.C. Fue muy alegre ese momento. El grupo de Seglares Claretianas de Quibdó y otras compañeras han participado activamente en ella y en la organización de la fiesta patronal.

Pero lamentablemente la violencia también ha sido protagonista, no sabemos si los gobernantes de turno podrán controlarla. Esta semana vino la Fiscalía y se llevó un grupo significativo de funcionarios, (dicen que a 20, y que forman parte del gabinete de gobierno), vinculados con la extorsión, las bandas delincuenciales, el narcotráfico, entre otras actividades ilícitas. La situación es muy caótica. A partir de las 6 de la tarde la gente debe estar resguardada en sus casas, pero aun así a algunos los matan en sus casas, o los llevan a otros sitios, igual. Pero la conciencia de los poderosos, de los que asumen el poder de las armas en complicidad con el  gobierno, siguen su tarea de exterminio.

El Padre de la VIDA sigue acompañándonos. Es muy lamentable todo lo que acontece, no solo en el Chocó, Colombia entera está en esta situación de violencia, como que alguien desde las principales autoridades estuviera liderando para desestabilizar al pueblo, someterlo al miedo y así aprovecharse de la conciencia de los más pobres y de lo poco que le queda al pueblo, “casi se puede decir” de los jóvenes, líderes y lideresas, que son la mayoría de las víctimas. Estamos en un momento de mucha confusión, pero aun así hay pequeños “Oasis” que nos dan esperanza, despiertan nuestras conciencias y nos pone en sintonía con la CREACIÓN para que sigamos siendo FIELES A LA VIDA.
 

Jesús y María, con el Carisma que nos despertó Claret, nos permitan seguir siendo fieles. Con sentimiento evangélico, nuestro compromiso con la VIDA.

Justy Sánchez, sc

 

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Published: Tuesday, 05 October 2021 20:42
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Family visit

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Taking advantage of the fleeting visit to Rome to participate in the Encounter of Leaders of Movements and Associations of the Faithful convoked by the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life, on Wednesday, September 15, I had the opportunity to visit our dear sisters of the General Government of the Claretian Missionary Sisters and the community of the General Curia.
 
For some time now there has been a feeling of family among the governing bodies of the different branches of the Claretian family, which translates into a spirit of cordiality, brotherhood and full confidence. The close relationship and the bonds of union and affection that have been built little by little for years have turned every occasion of encounter into a moment of grace and great joy. In fact, from the very moment the opportunity arose and a date for this visit could be arranged, we have been looking forward to the moment when it could materialise, so that we could express our mutual affection in person and enjoy the joy of being together. 
 
The visit began with an open dialogue in the morning, continued with a delicious lunch and was rounded off with a walk through Rome well into the afternoon. Even so, the time we spent together was short, as is often the case when one is at ease and in the family, and we had the opportunity to ask each other about the current situation of our respective branches, our organisation, our challenges, our difficulties... and also our singularities, those traits that help us to enrich our common charism. Because it is important to know each other well, and also to recognise and accept each other from the particularities of each of the branches. Being a family does not consist in being the same, but in knowing how to complement each other, supporting each other, putting each of our gifts at the service of our common mission, accepting each other as we are and learning from the experience of the other branches.
 
Family building is a constant concern of all the branches, and was of course one of the main topics of conversation. We shared our assessments on the different initiatives we are already 
developing together, our reflections on possible steps to take to move forward together and our dreams on how to continue exploring ways to further strengthen ties and grow as a family. On all these matters, we will continue reflecting together with the rest of the branches in the next meeting of the leaders of the Claretian family, which will take place next December. 
 
And in the background, our shared concern about how to transmit to each one of the members of our respective branches this same spirit of unity, complicity and cordiality that is being breathed among the different general organs of government of the Claretian family. Bonds of union, affection and trust that, based on our charismatic harmony, have been cultivated for years with a close relationship and fluid communication, fruit of the moments of encounter, mutual accompaniment, determined support, teamwork, and the constant search for those challenges in which we feel called to share our mission at the service of the Church.
 
I have only words of gratitude to all the sisters of the community of the General Curia, and especially to Jolanta, the Superior General, and to the entire General Government of the Claretian Missionary Sisters: Ana María, Lia, Amilbia, Petro and Cristina. For their extraordinary welcome and hospitality, for so many signs of affection and affection... but above all for the light and joy that they transmit, for their contagious missionary energy and for their determined commitment to serve God and the Church. It is a real gift to have them by our side as companions on our journey. And on that same road we will continue to advance together with the whole Claretian family, with the help of the Spirit, and the intercession of Claret, Mother Paris and the founders of all the branches, sharing concerns and dreams, serving the Church in its evangelising mission and working together in the construction of the Kingdom. 
Miguel Ángel Sosa, sc
General Secretary
 

 

 

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Published: Sunday, 26 September 2021 20:03
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Celebración penitencial del grupo Seclami de Bolivia

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     CRECIENDO EN LA FE

Seclami este domingo 8 de Agosto participó en comunidad del sacramento de la Penitencia y Reconciliación y gozando del banquete principal la Eucaristía. Ponemos en manos de Dios nuestra comunidad y pedimos sus oraciones para continuar caminando juntos para hacer la voluntad del Padre.

Fue un momento muy emotivo para seguir juntos de la mano de Dios.

Ibethe Escobar, sc

 

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Published: Tuesday, 17 August 2021 21:45
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Regional Assembly of Cameroon

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The assembly started at 6pm with the opening following our prayer pattern followed by mass. This was carried out by the Regional Assessor, at the place of the Major superior of the claretain missionaries, who was absent because of an emergency. Thereafter we had supper. After the supper, we gathered at the conference room for the introduction to the assembly. We first had the self-introduction, then the welcome adress of the host laid by the zonal chairman, the regional chairman. The regional Secretary then read the letter of the General Secretary which was followed by a time of meditation and reaction. Thereafter, we had the evaluation of the mandate of out going council and reactions on it. After a break, the regional Assessor introduced the the of the Assembly : Live our identity in a word in crisis. We concluded this first day by a prayer to Mary and the blessing of the Assessor.
  
The second day started at 6.30am with the morning following the prayer pattern. At 7am we had breakfast. Father Edwin, because of rain gave his talk at 9.20am, on the theme : the mission of the lay people in the church. After a break, Father Octave took over with the challenges faced by the lay claretains today: in the world, in our country and in our group. This started with a workshop in order to enumerate those challenges. At 12.30pm we had lunch. 
At 2.30pm, we came back to the hall to see about the solutions to those challenges. The Assessor then came back to final declaration of the 10th General Assembly which will be presented as the best way to live our identity in the middle of the crisis faced by our world, our country and our groups.
 
After a break the assessor will read from the new statutes, the role of the Regional assembly and of the Regional Council. This will be followed by the election of the new regional council. These are those chosen by the Assembly to lead the Mouvement during the next 3 years: chairman: Fossi Kouam Yannick, vice: Atemandeh Ngoshi John, Secretary : Mbida Max Oliver, vice: Luma Veronica. At 6.30pm, we had mass, followed by the supper and a cultural evening.
  
The last day started with the morning prayer followed by the breakfast and the cleaning of the minor seminary. We then joined the claretain parish, saint Gregory the Great for the concluding mass.
During the mass we had dedication of the members from that parish. We also welcomed those from the Congregation who came to join. After the dedication, Father Edwin, blessed the new members of the Regional Council.
After lunch offered by the Parish, we left for our verious destination. At the moment we giving this report, we thank God who protected us on our journey.
Veronica Luma, vice regional secretary
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Published: Wednesday, 04 August 2021 22:44
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