Our Sister Rena, who teaches theology at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, had been inviting us to share the Felician mission in Haiti since last year. Finally, we had the opportunity to do so. We began the day at 7:15 a.m. with a communion service. We spoke to 16 groups of students in 8 classes. The students were attentive, and it was a joy to spend the day with them.
We truly miss our kids in Haiti after talking about them all day!
On Wednesday, October 14, in the morning, Sister Paula invited us to see St. Felix Panty, our Felician-sponsored-ministry in Rio Rancho. She has been serving the poor with a joyful heart for the past few years. Felician Sisters began this ministry to the poor many years ago, distributing food and clothing to the poor. This ministry has grown over the years and now has many volunteers and other programs that assist the poor in the area. We are so proud of our sisters as we see God being made known, loved, and glorified! It is truly a response to love.
After our retreat, on Tuesday, October 13, Sisters Dorothy and Lucy came to pick us up in Pecos. On our journey back to Rio Rancho, we stopped in Sante Fe to visit St. Francis Basilica, the new life-size Stations of the Cross, and the famous Loretto Chapel where tradition says St. Joseph built stairs from wood using no nails. We stopped at a famous Mexican restaurant in the town and met Guadalupe, who just happened to be the owner. She gave us our lunch for free! This was a blessing and true celebration after our retreat, because we had just finished a whole week at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, praying in Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel.
October 6-13, we were blest to go for our annual retreat to Pecos Benedictine Monastery in Pecos, New Mexico. It was holy ground, filled with the glory of God’s creation. We shared the rhythmic prayer life with the monks, which included praying the hours of the day, daily praying of the rosary, and Eucharistic adoration. The mountains and Pecos River flowed with healing graces. We remembered all you in our prayers and thank God for each of you.
Felician Sisters of North America Mission: Haiti 