A passage from scripture that comes to our mind today is from the Acts of the Apostles. It is the story of Lydia who was a seamstress.

Lydia was intelligent, perceptive, and assertive to compete in business. Her faithful pursuit of God as a Jew caused the Holy Spirit to make her receptive to Paul’s message of the gospel. Why this story? Because the young women, of many ages and different backgrounds, and even the few young men, want to learn a trade so they can take care of their families.

The St. Clare Sewing School, that began two years ago in Jacmel, has successfully promoted persons from the community. Last Wednesday, June 7, the students gathered for a small ceremony in the Felician Mission. Sisters Izajasza and Julitta, who were currently in Poland, led the ceremony on Zoom. Sisters Inga, Marilyn and Alicia also participated via Zoom from the United States.