Feast day Jubilees
On July 22, 8 Oblates had the grace to renew their donation before their families, their Sisters and the parish community:
Sister Anne de Saint Gilles 60 years of Profession
Sister Chantal-Agnès 50 years of Profession
Sister Claude-Elisabeth 50 years of Profession
Sister Suzanne-Bernard 50 years of Profession
Sister Ana-Clotilde 50 years of Profession
Sister Franziska-Antonia 50 years of Profession
Sister Martha-Maria 50 years of Profession
Sister Maria-Alexandra 25 years of Profession
They represented the internationality of the Congregation with the presence of France, Switzerland, Austria, Ecuador, Colombia and South Africa.
The ceremony
On this feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, the apostle of the Apostles, four priests and two deacons surrounded Father Schaller who presided over the beautiful jubilee ceremony. He noted in his homily that we all carry within us “a Mary Magdalene” and “a Stone”. He pointed out questions and answers that will remain for a long time to meditate:
“Why are you crying?”
“Mary!”
“Rabbouni!”
“Peter, do you love me?”
“You know all Lord, you know that I love you.”
Friendly time
The feast continued in the conviviality of a fraternal meal and lasted until Sunday. We thank the delegation of Soyhières (Switzerland) who made the trip with the presence of the President of the Association of Friends of Father Blanchard and Mother Chappuis.
About 70 Oblates gathered for the feast and represented our communities in the different countries where we are present. Joy was in all hearts!