The
Maronite Servants of Christ the Light hosted an Open House on Sunday, September 12,
2015 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM in celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life. In
calling for this year, Pope Francis is counting on religious “to wake up the
world” by their radical witness of Gospel living and Christ’s merciful
compassion.
The
Sisters were pleased to welcome over 70 guests to our convent in Dartmouth for
a presentation on religious life, refreshments, and the cake cutting to
celebrate Sr. Therese Maria’s graduation from Boston College with an MA in
Pastoral Ministry.
Our guests
were first introduced to our Chapel of Saint Maron, which was the highlight of our tour, and of course, the best
room in the house as our program stated. Then they
proceeded to the sunroom, which was set up as a display area featuring a video,
and powerpoint presentation, where Sr. Therese Maria explained our Maronite
Servant mission. After this, our guests
then walked down to our Kadisha Shrine and prayer area, where they offered a
decade of the Rosary for the intention of vocations.
Dedicated
volunteers served refreshments in our outdoor area where our friends could sit
back and enjoy each other’s company. We
invite you to visit us. Please call and arrange for a visit or a day of
retreat on 508/996-1753.
“Religious life ought to promote growth in
the church by way of attraction. The church must be attractive. Wake up the
world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living! .
. . It is this witness that I expect of you. Religious should be men and women
who are able to wake the world up.” —Pope Francis