On Tuesday, February 24, 2025, the Sisters in Busesa Community gathered together for the Second Recollection on Jubilee Materials.
Sister Rose Marie Kusemererwa guided it. She prepared the ambiance with white cloths, beautiful flowers, and three candles. She also placed a statue of Mother Mary in the middle of the ambiance to highlight Mary, the model of the Missionary Spirit.
The recollection started with a song, “Here I am Lord,” recalling that we have all been sent and given a special mission to do. Then the Sisters had time to reflect on the text about the Missionary Spirit as it was put together by our Brazilian Sisters. From the material prepared, the Sisters shared some insights that touched and inspired everyone.
One member shared that the Missionary Spirit means embracing all things with love. This is our call today, which will lead us to become imitators of Christ, who showed us His unconditional love. Another member shared that as we continue to live our religious calling, we should always ask for the grace to be guided by the Missionary Spirit as our first Sisters did. This will help us to go beyond our own self, embrace the world, and be courageous enough to face its realities and challenges. Through the Missionary Spirit, the Sisters are open to the Will of God, hence being guided by the Holy Spirit, rather than depending on their own strength and plans. This has enabled the Sisters to participate fully in the mission of Jesus Christ as they witness His goodness and provident care to others.
When the recollection ended, the Sisters shared a special meal prepared according to the Brazilian Sisters’ recipes. The meal featured roasted pork, roasted chicken, rice, soft Ugali potato chips and greens. While preparing and sharing the meal, the Sisters were filled with much joy at being united with our Sisters in Brazil. Everyone enjoyed the food and were very happy and grateful to our Brazilian Sisters for preparing such wonderful material for recollection and for giving us the meal plan which all of us could share.
Sister Rose Marie Kusemererwa
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