Hello dear Comboni missionary family,
Came the month of the homeland and with it our monthly Comboni missionary meeting. The CLM of Mexico, DF met at the headquarters of the continental novitiate. After settling, Brother Joel invited us to dinner. The kitchen was already moving with Bayro preparing water melon, José heating the soup, Roger setting the table and Delio organizing the food in the “shopping taste”. After sharing the bread, we turn to our holy hour to the candlelight, between psalms and prayers we discovered ourselves before the Lord needed his strength, and his love to continue in his service.
After a good rest, we set to start on Sunday with the prayer of Lauds, led by Juanita We had breakfast prepared by the sisters of the Oblate Congregation of St. Martha, and we share the Eucharistic celebration with the community; and a youth group that was conducting a retreat. Father Anastasio, MCCJ, during the homily reminded us that our encounter with Jesus should lead us to seek spiritual healing previous to our physical or economic well-being. He invited us out following the example of Jesus; to share with others, to show our enthusiasm and thus, by helping others, we will transform our life and testimony.
Sister Ma. Elena shared with us the theme of women in the plan of Comboni. And between reflections and writings together we discovered what St. Daniel thought of women, how he values, demands, protects, and treats women as an equal, considered a stronghold for the mission. One of the most moving text was a letter written to his mother, Domenica Pace, where he speaks with great tenderness. Finally, we could not leave without organizing the activities of October and giving thanks to God for this meeting, we live with joy in the midst of the Comboni Family.
Martha CLM coordinator of Mexico
