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Celebrate with us the Jubilee of Nicolas Barré founder of the Infant Jesus Sisters
Celebrate with us the Jubilee of Nicolas Barré founder of the Infant Jesus Sisters
October 21st 2020 - October 21st 2021
21st October 2020 - October 2021
21st October 2020 - October 2021
'I Am sending you on a new path'
'I Am sending you on a new path'
Jubilee reflections for Blessed Nicolas Barré
October 21st 2020 -October 2021
Jubilee reflections for Blessed Nicolas Barré
October 21st 2020 -October 2021
Date: Wednesday October 21st 2020
Introduction:
Blessed Nicolas Barré, Founder of the Infant Jesus Sisters, was born in France, on October 21st1621. As a young man he joined the Order of Minims which was founded by St. Francis of Paola.
In Fr. Barré’s lifetime, France suffered war, famine and a plague which lasted 20 years. He was deeply aware of the cries of those who suffered most. The ministries he undertook, including the setting up of the Institute, and his writings, reflect the depths of his awareness, his profound compassion and his trust in the Providence of God. He has much to teach us today. Let us begin this jubilee year by celebrating his birth.
Date: Wednesday October 21st 2020
Introduction:
Blessed Nicolas Barré, Founder of the Infant Jesus Sisters, was born in France, on October 21st1621. As a young man he joined the Order of Minims which was founded by St. Francis of Paola.
In Fr. Barré’s lifetime, France suffered war, famine and a plague which lasted 20 years. He was deeply aware of the cries of those who suffered most. The ministries he undertook, including the setting up of the Institute, and his writings, reflect the depths of his awareness, his profound compassion and his trust in the Providence of God. He has much to teach us today. Let us begin this jubilee year by celebrating his birth.
Reflection 1:
‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth, I consecrated you;
I have appointed you as prophet to the nations.’ (Jer. 1:5)
Reflection 1:
‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth, I consecrated you;
I have appointed you as prophet to the nations.’ (Jer. 1:5)
Reflection 2:
‘They belong to God and God belongs to them,
The Spirit carries them where it wills.
Acts in them, possesses them, moves them.
Like faithful servants.
No feather borne hither and thither upon the wind,
Moves with such grace and freedom,
As do they, who allow themselves
To be carried by God,
Without resisting’ (Spiritual Canticle 37)
Reflection 2:
‘They belong to God and God belongs to them,
The Spirit carries them where it wills.
Acts in them, possesses them, moves them.
Like faithful servants.
No feather borne hither and thither upon the wind,
Moves with such grace and freedom,
As do they, who allow themselves
To be carried by God,
Without resisting’ (Spiritual Canticle 37)
Prayer:
Gracious Father, thank you for Nicolas Barré and the many gifts you entrusted to him, including the charism of the Institute. We thank you for his fidelity and his lifelong dedication to your call, despite many hardships and challenges. We ask you, through his intercession, that this year of jubilee may be for each of us a journey of renewal and conversion which continues to draw us towards you.
Blessing:
May God bless us all and keep us safe.
Margaret Walsh IJS
Prayer:
Gracious Father, thank you for Nicolas Barré and the many gifts you entrusted to him, including the charism of the Institute. We thank you for his fidelity and his lifelong dedication to your call, despite many hardships and challenges. We ask you, through his intercession, that this year of jubilee may be for each of us a journey of renewal and conversion which continues to draw us towards you.
Blessing:
May God bless us all and keep us safe.
Margaret Walsh IJS
Let your hearts be opened with a holy joy as you contemplate your happiness and the excellence of your vocation. Nicolas Barre
Like a feather in the wind
Have you ever watched a feather drifting in the wind?
Be faithful in allowing yourself to be led by God.
Like a feather drifting in the wind,
be receptive to the inspiration of the Spirit and obedient to what draws you. N. Barre
They belong to God, and God belongs to them,
the Spirit carries them where it wills,
acts in them, possesses them, moves them,
like faithful servants.
No feather borne hither and thither upon the wind
moves with such grace and freedom,
as do they who allow themselves
to be carried by God without resisting.
N. Barre: Spiritual Canticle 37