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Pray for a Safe Journey

Greetings! For anyone who is visiting our blog today, please keep Sister M. Alexandra and Sister M. Beata in your prayers today as they make their transatlantic journey to the Motherhouse in northwestern Germany!

May they travel with the angels and get settled in to the very birthplace of our "Franciscan Way" of life.

Wait till they see the beautiful mural of Christ the King Church, as Sister M. Beata has shared with you in Sunday's post. But first... the Sisters will receive a welcome from our Sisters there as they drive through the front gate.

Bon voyage, Sisters! We can't wait to hear about your time in the Motherhouse!!!!!!

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Anonymous said…
Anonymous said...
Dear Sisters!
What a wonderful way to communicate your love of the merciful Christ!

God bless all your Sisters and those in the invitation meeting in Germany, too!

Look forward to reading great progress from 1 Franciscan Way!

By the way, who's caring for the formation Sisters in your absences?

Please remember my family and me in your prayers before the Blessed Sacrament? Thank you!

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