The garden: a witness to life

The garden is an integral part of our life at La Solitude, of my contemplative life in Sion! …

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Becoming a woman of dialogue

Naturally my Christian commitment and my life as a sister are intertwined. The charism of the sisters of …

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My call to religious life

I grew up in a close-knit, warm family with deeply Catholic roots, immersed and involved in parish life. …

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Biblical formation as a daughter of both Israel and Church

Born into a Jewish family that emigrated to France, it was while hiding in an orphanage run by …

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“Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘Come and follow me’” Mk 10:21

How did I feel the presence of our Lord in my life? Before I answer this question, I …

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Small actions of care and love for our Mother Earth

The Philippines are are an archipelago of islands in South East Asia, facing the Pacific Ocean. They experience …

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A call within a call

When I joined the sisters of Sion in 1968, little did I think that a little over 20 …

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Seeing the world through the eyes of the poor

I have to admit, I did not come from an “activist” family, but I did come from a …

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Filled with the utter fullness of God

Born and raised in Canada, I have been living in Jerusalem at Ecce Homo Convent since 1997. Our …

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The right to be a little bit “whole” again

My name is Rosemarie and I am a physician. For almost 20 years I worked as an anesthesiologist …

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Dialogue: a journey in friendship

It all began with the fact that my best friend at school was Jewish; not that I ever …

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Counselling as a sister of Sion

My counselling practice is based in Dublin, with some appointments online. My approach lends itself to working with …

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Accompanying people far from home in Cairo

I have always been interested in psychology and liked caring for people in need – the sick, the …

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