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        TO ADORE OUR LORD!

The Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate seek daily to draw closer to Our Lord.  Adoration of the Most Holy Sacrament is fundamental to Our spiritual life as we seek to conform our hearts unto His.  Additionally, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, the rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Sorrows, we place ourselves in the Immaculate Heart of Mary, asking Her to bring us closer to Her Son.

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“A Great Sign Appeared in the Sky” - MIRACLE OF THE SUN IN NIGERIA

3/29/2018

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RE-CONSECRATION OF NIGERIA TO THE IMMACULATE HEART
The Country of Nigeria, known as the “Giant of Africa” (due to the vastness of its land, the diversity of its peoples and languages, the highest population in Africa, and its oil and other natural resources) boasts a diverse landscape that includes deserts, sweeping plains, swamps, mountains and tropical jungles. Three quarters of the land is agricultural, enjoying lush grasslands, which display their grandeur, while trees and shrubs are scattered among the verdant panorama. Interspersed among the varying terrain lie bustling, crowded cities preparing to expand beyond their boundaries. Coursing through the southern part of Nigeria is the Niger River, the 3rd longest river in Africa that extends almost 2,600 miles.
 
Located in Western Africa, the country borders the Gulf of Guinea to the south, Benin to the west, Cameroon to the east, and Niger and Chad to the north. Overall, the climate is tropical with temperatures in the 90s and 100s during their summer months, but there are wide climactic variations throughout the country. There are two basic seasons; the wet season, which lasts from April to October; and the dry season that lasts from November until March. The hot and dry Harmattan wind from the Sahara sweeps across the northeastern areas, while the southwest wind brings cloudy and rainy weather near the coast.
 
Nigeria is the most important country politically and economically in West Africa. It is richer than all other West African nations and maintains substantial power. There at least 250 languages spoken in the country, but English is the official language. Even though Nigeria is rich in resources  (petroleum, gold, gems, rubber, cacao, talc, and salt), sixty percent of the Nigerians live below the poverty level, surviving on less than one dollar a day due to political corruption. A little over half of the residents live in rural areas, where they endure hardship due to the sporadic or lack of electricity, unsanitary conditions and the lack of industry; less than half have access to clean drinking water.


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CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD - CERTIFICATION PROCESS

3/29/2018

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TRAINING FOR MARIA MONTESSORI'S GOOD SHEPHERD PROGRAM has been challenging but exciting.  It is such a magnificent grace to help 3 - 6 year old children learn about and experience God and grow in their love for God.  Maria Montessori has a very different teaching method and, since we have been CCD teachers for many years, it has been a challenge for us to grasp her pedagogical discipline.  Her plan is for the catechist to use fewer words, a few biblical presentations and have the children personally work with the items in their atrium so as to gain knowledge and independence.  It supports a quiet atmosphere which serves to assist the children to advance in prayer and meditation.
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Winter at the Convent

3/29/2018

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Winter has fairly kind to us this year ~ until March, that is!  We thought we had escaped with just one snowstorm this year, but March had its own plans.  It's always a marvel to see the whiteness and beauty of the snow.  Purity is such a beauty to behold!  The Immaculate whiteness of the scenery covered points us to Our Blessed Mother, Immaculately conceived, who is Mother most pure.  Oh Mother, we pray for the virtue of purity.  
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ENTERING UPON HOLY WEEK

3/29/2018

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ENTERING THE MOST HOLY TIME OF ALL THE YEAR!
Taken from the USCCB website: The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
  • Mass of the Lord's Supper
  • Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
  • Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord

We are so blessed to possess the PEARL OF GREAT PRICE!  Our faith that holds so many mysteries, wonders, so much beauty and is the fullness of TRUTH.  The Crucified Lord wins the victory and goes before us to prepare the way.  This sacred time of year allows us to enter more deeply into the unfathomable Love of our Savior who took upon His Most Pure Flesh our sins, and to make satisfaction for them.  How can we ever thank Our Most Holy High Priest, King of Heaven and earth?  Pie Jesu!  Alleluia Alleluia.  For our Lord God Almighty reigns.  Holy, Holy Are You Lord God Almighty,  Worthy is the Lamb,  Worthy is the Lamb!

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