To celebrate the 140th Anniversary of
her birth in 1865 and the 80th anniversary of the founding
of "the Solitude" in 1926, the Sisters of the Contemplative
Branch of Sion want to offer the whole Congregation a "Year
of Mother Christine" from August 19, 2005 until November
26, 2006.
Where did we get the idea for such
a year?
This idea came from the
Sisters in Costa Rica - where the 2004 General chapter was
held. Their memory of Mère Christine is still very
much alive: she was on mission there from 1903 until 1919.
What is the significance of the dates
that were chosen?
August 19 is the day Mère
Christine returned to God. In 2006, November 26 will be the
feast of Christ the King, The feast on which "the Solitude"
began in 1926.
Why celebrate such a year?
To remember Mère Christine
in the congregation;
To respond to a wish of the general
chapter and of many sisters to have more communication
between the apostolic sisters and the contemplative sisters;
For ourselves, to deepen her message.
How will we celebrate this year?
Each month, we will have
the joy of sharing with you something from the life of Mère
Christine and a short text that she wrote.
