Philippine Province
Celebration of the Feast of Blessed Marie Rivier
Filipinos are simply resilient people. As Jodi Picoult aptly said, “The Filipino capacity for burden is like that of a bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” Like the bamboo, which abounds in the Philippines, Filipinos are pliant, yielding to forces beyond one’s control and able to move on in joy and in hope. The ever-raging CO
VID-19 virus and the threat of new variants, destructive volcanic eruptions, super typhoons, and the like cannot stop the Filipino spirit from celebrating Bl. Marie Rivier’s feast. As the Novena has inspired them to listen in order to rediscover the call to holiness in today’s world and to respond generously, the Sisters in the Philippine Province and the rest of the spiritual family of Marie Rivier were moved to walk resolutely on the way of the Beatitudes.
On the joyous day of February 03, 2022, the Sisters together with the MRAs, collaborators and Consecrated lay gathered in the schools and communities to celebrate the 184th death anniversary of Bl. Marie Rivier. Primarily, the activities were of both temporal and spiritual animations. In Bohol, a procession of the image of Bl. Marie Rivier was made in the school campus recently devastated by Typhoon Odette, (internationally known as Rai). Supplications and intentions for the victims were sincerely lifted up to God. This was followed by praying the last day of the Novena. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated in all of the mission schools and convents. Mostly, the presiding priests were former students of the PM Sisters. In their homilies, the alumni priests commonly expressed gratitude for having known Mother Rivier through the Sisters. They testified that their experiences with the Sisters were revelations of God’s love and goodness. Truly, the spirit of Bl. Marie Rivier is still living in the lives of those whom she has touched. After the Eucharistic celebrations, fellowship meals followed.
Impelled by the love of Mother Rivier for the poor, reach out activities were done in nearby indigent communities. To both young and old, the Sisters, with their teachers and students, conducted catechism and imparted to them Mother Rivier’s holy life in various creative ways; songs, dances, and plays. The poor were very delighted with what they have heard, were inspired by the Good News of being loved by God and were challenged to love others. Feeding activities were also done. In one school, some 250 children were served with delicious arroz caldo, or lugaw, a comfort food in the Philippines. There was also the community pantry where basic commodities were shared. (Community pantry has become a common advocacy in the country since the onset of the pandemic) Souvenir items, such as T- shirts bearing the image of Mother Rivier, were also given. One school reached out to the environment by conducting a tree planting activity at the watershed of the locality. Hopefully by this simple act of planting, the water supply of the community will be protected for future generation.
All for God! All through Holy Love! The celebrations may have ended but the living of the Beatitudes of Christ continues.
PHOTOS
Philippine Province
Celebration of the Feast of Blessed Marie Rivier
Filipinos are simply resilient people. As Jodi Picoult aptly said, “The Filipino capacity for burden is like that of a bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” Like the bamboo, which abounds in the Philippines, Filipinos are pliant, yielding to forces beyond one’s control and able to move on in joy and in hope. The ever-raging COVID-19 virus and the threat of new variants, destructive volcanic eruptions, super typhoons, and the like cannot stop the Filipino spirit from celebrating Bl. Marie Rivier’s feast. As the Novena has inspired them to listen in order to rediscover the call to holiness in today’s world and to respond generously, the Sisters in the Philippine Province and the rest of the spiritual family of Marie Rivier were moved to walk resolutely on the way of the Beatitudes.
On the joyous day of February 03, 2022, the Sisters together with the MRAs, collaborators and Consecrated lay gathered in the schools and communities to celebrate the 184th death anniversary of Bl. Marie Rivier. Primarily, the activities were of both temporal and spiritual animations. In Bohol, a procession of the image of Bl. Marie Rivier was made in the school campus recently devastated by Typhoon Odette, (internationally known as Rai). Supplications and intentions for the victims were sincerely lifted up to God. This was followed by praying the last day of the Novena. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated in all of the mission schools and convents. Mostly, the presiding priests were former students of the PM Sisters. In their homilies, the alumni priests commonly expressed gratitude for having known Mother Rivier through the Sisters. They testified that their experiences with the Sisters were revelations of God’s love and goodness. Truly, the spirit of Bl. Marie Rivier is still living in the lives of those whom she has touched. After the Eucharistic celebrations, fellowship meals followed.
Impelled by the love of Mother Rivier for the poor, reach out activities were done in nearby indigent communities. To both young and old, the Sisters, with their teachers and students, conducted catechism and imparted to them Mother Rivier’s holy life in various creative ways; songs, dances, and plays. The poor were very delighted with what they have heard, were inspired by the Good News of being loved by God and were challenged to love others. Feeding activities were also done. In one school, some 250 children were served with delicious arroz caldo, or lugaw, a comfort food in the Philippines. There was also the community pantry where basic commodities were shared. (Community pantry has become a common advocacy in the country since the onset of the pandemic) Souvenir items, such as T- shirts bearing the image of Mother Rivier, were also given. One school reached out to the environment by conducting a tree planting activity at the watershed of the locality. Hopefully by this simple act of planting, the water supply of the community will be protected for future generation.
All for God! All through Holy Love! The celebrations may have ended but the living of the Beatitudes of Christ continues.
PHOTOS
Philippine Province
Celebration of the Feast of Blessed Marie Rivier
Filipinos are simply resilient people. As Jodi Picoult aptly said, “The Filipino capacity for burden is like that of a bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” Like the bamboo, which abounds in the Philippines, Filipinos are pliant, yielding to forces beyond one’s control and able to move on in joy and in hope. The ever-raging COVID-19 virus and the threat of new variants, destructive volcanic eruptions, super typhoons, and the like cannot stop the Filipino spirit from celebrating Bl. Marie Rivier’s feast. As the Novena has inspired them to listen in order to rediscover the call to holiness in today’s world and to respond generously, the Sisters in the Philippine Province and the rest of the spiritual family of Marie Rivier were moved to walk resolutely on the way of the Beatitudes.
On the joyous day of February 03, 2022, the Sisters together with the MRAs, collaborators and Consecrated lay gathered in the schools and communities to celebrate the 184th death anniversary of Bl. Marie Rivier. Primarily, the activities were of both temporal and spiritual animations. In Bohol, a procession of the image of Bl. Marie Rivier was made in the school campus recently devastated by Typhoon Odette, (internationally known as Rai). Supplications and intentions for the victims were sincerely lifted up to God. This was followed by praying the last day of the Novena. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated in all of the mission schools and convents. Mostly, the presiding priests were former students of the PM Sisters. In their homilies, the alumni priests commonly expressed gratitude for having known Mother Rivier through the Sisters. They testified that their experiences with the Sisters were revelations of God’s love and goodness. Truly, the spirit of Bl. Marie Rivier is still living in the lives of those whom she has touched. After the Eucharistic celebrations, fellowship meals followed.
Impelled by the love of Mother Rivier for the poor, reach out activities were done in nearby indigent communities. To both young and old, the Sisters, with their teachers and students, conducted catechism and imparted to them Mother Rivier’s holy life in various creative ways; songs, dances, and plays. The poor were very delighted with what they have heard, were inspired by the Good News of being loved by God and were challenged to love others. Feeding activities were also done. In one school, some 250 children were served with delicious arroz caldo, or lugaw, a comfort food in the Philippines. There was also the community pantry where basic commodities were shared. (Community pantry has become a common advocacy in the country since the onset of the pandemic) Souvenir items, such as T- shirts bearing the image of Mother Rivier, were also given. One school reached out to the environment by conducting a tree planting activity at the watershed of the locality. Hopefully by this simple act of planting, the water supply of the community will be protected for future generation.
All for God! All through Holy Love! The celebrations may have ended but the living of the Beatitudes of Christ continues.
PHOTOS
Philippine Province
Celebration of the Feast of Blessed Marie Rivier
Filipinos are simply resilient people. As Jodi Picoult aptly said, “The Filipino capacity for burden is like that of a bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” Like the bamboo, which abounds in the Philippines, Filipinos are pliant, yielding to forces beyond one’s control and able to move on in joy and in hope. The ever-raging COVID-19 virus and the threat of new variants, destructive volcanic eruptions, super typhoons, and the like cannot stop the Filipino spirit from celebrating Bl. Marie Rivier’s feast. As the Novena has inspired them to listen in order to rediscover the call to holiness in today’s world and to respond generously, the Sisters in the Philippine Province and the rest of the spiritual family of Marie Rivier were moved to walk resolutely on the way of the Beatitudes.
On the joyous day of February 03, 2022, the Sisters together with the MRAs, collaborators and Consecrated lay gathered in the schools and communities to celebrate the 184th death anniversary of Bl. Marie Rivier. Primarily, the activities were of both temporal and spiritual animations. In Bohol, a procession of the image of Bl. Marie Rivier was made in the school campus recently devastated by Typhoon Odette, (internationally known as Rai). Supplications and intentions for the victims were sincerely lifted up to God. This was followed by praying the last day of the Novena. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated in all of the mission schools and convents. Mostly, the presiding priests were former students of the PM Sisters. In their homilies, the alumni priests commonly expressed gratitude for having known Mother Rivier through the Sisters. They testified that their experiences with the Sisters were revelations of God’s love and goodness. Truly, the spirit of Bl. Marie Rivier is still living in the lives of those whom she has touched. After the Eucharistic celebrations, fellowship meals followed.
Impelled by the love of Mother Rivier for the poor, reach out activities were done in nearby indigent communities. To both young and old, the Sisters, with their teachers and students, conducted catechism and imparted to them Mother Rivier’s holy life in various creative ways; songs, dances, and plays. The poor were very delighted with what they have heard, were inspired by the Good News of being loved by God and were challenged to love others. Feeding activities were also done. In one school, some 250 children were served with delicious arroz caldo, or lugaw, a comfort food in the Philippines. There was also the community pantry where basic commodities were shared. (Community pantry has become a common advocacy in the country since the onset of the pandemic) Souvenir items, such as T- shirts bearing the image of Mother Rivier, were also given. One school reached out to the environment by conducting a tree planting activity at the watershed of the locality. Hopefully by this simple act of planting, the water supply of the community will be protected for future generation.
All for God! All through Holy Love! The celebrations may have ended but the living of the Beatitudes of Christ continues.
PHOTOS
