FCJ Outreach in Indonesia

Sr Agnes Samosir fcJ travels throughout Indonesia giving retreats and workshops to religious sisters, seminarians and lay people on non-violence, contemplative prayer and self-knowledge. Here are some of her latest news 

Scholastics of St. Paul’s Seminary, Yogyakarta, Year 2, attended a Nonviolent Communication Workshop Part II, on February 22-23, 2025. They practiced
listening without judgement and empathy. We really enjoyed learning to connect with each other in a more authentic way. It was a truly life-giving workshop, filled with tears, laughter and joy.

A retreat with a theme The Power of Inner Knowing was held from March 7-9, 2025, at Carolus Borromeus Sisters House, Denpasar, Bali. It was full of blessings and awe witnessing God’s work in each participant. There was a sense of relief, deeper freedom, and great hope. The inner knowing sets us free and brings hope and enthusiasm to embrace life.

A „Me Time“ Retreat, from March 12-15, 2025, in Benoa, Bali, was attended by participants from Jakarta, Bandung and Kuta (top photo). The atmosphere of the retreat was filled with beautiful and touching surprises during meditation, connecting with nature, and sharing life.