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Pilgrimage to Lindisfarne

A group of us have just returned from a pilgrimage to Lindisfarne. I have walked this route many times over the last number of years, stayed in the same Bunkhouse, visited the same churches...

Camino Companions: Had the Experience? Want to Deepen the Meaning?

One of the projects of the Area of Europe is Camino Companions: a place where sisters FCJs and collaborators welcome pilgrims as they arrive in Santiago de...

Jesus is the Way and the Fruit of Pilgrimage

For a long time the idea of pilgrimage appealed to me. It seemed like a great adventure: walking in nature, meeting strangers and carrying everything needed on your back....

Is Your Well Empty?

A week ago I dropped all my work and other preoccupations, and took a bus out of the city to a Jesuit retreat house,...

There is Always a Need

In September 2018, I began work as the ‘Parish Evangelisation Coordinator’ in my local...

Streams of Life-Giving Water

I am in a season of spiritual greyness and feel as flat as the Canadian...

I am not alone… You are not Alone

These are some of our thoughts when we feel so all alone that we can’t even feel god’s existence....

Help Keep the Bees Buzzing

Those gardeners or ‘would be gardeners’ among us might like to encourage some more pollinators to your window boxes, tubs or gardens by growing plants that entice them along....

Living the Vows: One Year On

It has been exactly a year since I made my first vows as a sister in the FCJ...

Holiness is Charity Lived to the Full

Last week we celebrated the funeral Mass for our lovely Sr Victoire. I say ‘celebrated’ because that is what it was – a...

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Monday, 13-May-19

Looking forward to the vocations weekend - Message us if you would like to attend!Looking forward to this weekend - message us if you would like to participate. ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuesday, 7-May-19

The power of one person's life is not found in strength but in love. With gratitude for all the love that Jean Vanier gave to the world. ... See MoreSee Less

Jean Vanier's '10 rules for life to become more human'

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Jean Vanier, the Canadian philosopher and theologian and the founder of L'Arche communities, turned ninety this week.

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Distracted and half asleep?

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Recently I was listening to an elderly sister talking about her vocation story. In her sharing she said ‘there weren’t as many possibilities back then and I knew this was t...

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Sunday, 5-May-19

What to do this Summer?Have a look at these opportunities:World Youth Day at Home WydathomeukMAG+S: magisuk.orgFCJ Vocations Weekend: @fcjsistersCOMPASS Summer Discernment School: www.compass-points.org.uk/FCJ Sisters will be at all of these events! Come and say hello.#fgiat #faith #summer #joy #prayer ... See MoreSee Less

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Nice to see you in the picture sister Margarette

Friday, 3-May-19

A new project in Liverpool, UK ... Watch this space! ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuesday, 30-Apr-19

"The Lord’s call is the loving initiative whereby God encounters us and invites us to be part of a great undertaking." (Pope Francis - Message for World Day of prayer for Vocations)There is nothing quite like religious life – it’s an extraordinary adventure into a deep relationship with God. If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more, why not come along? ... See MoreSee Less

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As we prepare for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, here is part of Pope Francis' message...Building on what I shared with the young people in Panama, I would like to reflect, on this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, on how the Lord’s call makes us bearers of a promise and, at the same time, asks of us the courage to take a risk, with him and for him. I will do this by reflecting briefly with you on these two aspects – promise and risk – as they appear in the Gospel account of the calling of the first disciples by the sea of Galilee (Mk 1:16-20). Two pairs of brothers – Simon and Andrew, and James and John – are going about their daily tasks as fishermen. In this demanding work, they had learned the laws of nature, yet at times, when the winds were adverse and waves shook their boats, they had to defy the elements. On some days, the catch of fish amply repaid their efforts, but on others, an entire night’s work was not sufficient to fill their nets, and they had to return to shore weary and disappointed. Much of life is like that. Each of us tries to realize his or her deepest desires; we engage in activities that we hope will prove enriching, and we put out on a “sea” of possibilities in the hope of steering the right course, one that will satisfy our thirst for happiness. Sometimes we enjoy a good catch, while at others, we need courage to keep our boat from being tossed by the waves, or we are frustrated at seeing our nets come up empty. As with every call, the Gospel speaks of an encounter. Jesus walks by, sees those fishermen, and walks up to them... The same thing happened when we met the person we wanted to marry, or when we first felt the attraction of a life of consecration: we were surprised by an encounter, and at that moment we glimpsed the promise of a joy capable of bringing fulfilment to our lives. That day, by the sea of Galilee, Jesus drew near to those fishermen, breaking through the “paralysis of routine” (Homily for the XXII World Day for Consecrated Life, 2 February 2018). And he immediately made them a promise: “I will make you fishers of men” (Mk 1:17). ... See MoreSee Less

Friday, 12-Apr-19

FCJ sisters arrived in Sierra Leone in 1979. After fruitful ministry there, they were forced to flee in 1995 in the middle of the terrible war in that country. Almost twenty-five years later, Sisters Margaret and Judith, fcJ were able to return to Sierra Leone. ... See MoreSee Less

Return to Sierra Leone - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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The first four FCJ sisters arrived in Sierra Leone, West Africa, in 1979, and began life and ministry in Kailahun in the south east of the country.

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A lovely piece on mangrove planting to start celebrating our Bicentenary. Thanks Rowena Fcj and Niña CiM and FCJ and Friends - Philippines for this initiative! ... See MoreSee Less

Mangrove Planting in Mindanao, Philippines - Faithful Companions of Jesus

Earth Day - The day chosen by the FCJs in the Philippines for the planting of mangroves as part of the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Foundation of the FCJ Society.

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Thursday, 11-Apr-19

Here is a lovely reflection on that occasion and the journey as a young FCJ. ... See MoreSee Less

Living the Vows: One Year On - Faithful Companions of Jesus

It has been exactly a year since I made my first vows as a sister in the FCJ Society.

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Thursday, 4-Apr-19

From the first profession of Srs Maria and Cecilia ... See MoreSee Less

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Congrats Sr. Cecilia Mali Nwai Pan.

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Wednesday, 3-Apr-19

Holiness is charity lived to the full

Last week we celebrated the funeral Mass for our lovely Sr Victoire. I say ‘celebrated’ because that is what it was – a celebration. Of course we were sad&comm...

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Tuesday, 2-Apr-19

"Christ is Alive and he wants you to be alive!" CV1 ... See MoreSee Less

"Christus vivit": Post-Synodal Exhortation to Young People and to the entire People of God (25 March 2019) | Francis

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Pope Francis’post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to Young People and to the entire People of God, “Christus vivit”, the result of the 15th Ordinar...

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Sunday, 31-Mar-19

FcJ Sisters across the world joined this initiative.

Earth Hour
Iconic landmarks across Europe switch off for nature!! We’re thrilled to have #Netherland #France #Georgia #Finland #Greece #Italy #Romania #Spain #Bulgaria #UK and #Latvia participate in this symbolic gesture of hope for our planet. Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday, 19-Mar-19

Praying for Muslims in New Zealand…and everywhere…

In the face of the shocking attack on Muslims at prayer in Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand we pray for all those affected by this terrible violence. All those who died are surely wit...

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Thursday, 14-Mar-19

Prayerful support for the vocation weekend for women at Yogyakarta, Indonesia, this weekend. May the joy and dedication put on this effort bear much fruit! ... See MoreSee Less

Rekoleksi Panggilan - Sahabat Setia Yesus

“Bukan kamu yang memilih Aku, tetapi Akulah yang memilih kamu. Dan Aku telah menetapkan kamu, supaya kamu pergi dan menghasilkan buah dan buahmu itu tetap&perio...

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Tuesday, 5-Mar-19

Two new vacancies with us here at St. Beuno's... ... See MoreSee Less

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Thursday, 28-Feb-19

A lovely portrait of our FCJ community in Salta, with Paula Mullen and Marguerite Goddard. Such varied and wonderful ministry, engaging with so many people! Living our FCJ charism to the full... ... See MoreSee Less

Spring and Summer in Salta - Faithful Companions of Jesus

A portrait of life in the FCJ community in Salta, a city in the North West of Argentina, at the foot of the Andes mountains.

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