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SEASON OF CREATION – 2020

admin September 1, 2020September 7, 2020 Care for Creation, Events, Featured No Comments

The ANZ Province offers a resource prepared by Sr Esmey Herscovitch RSCJ, to assist our reflection during this 2020 Season of Creation. This season is a time for us to reflect on our collective responsibility for the ongoing sustainability our planet Earth. The following document contains user friendly reflections enabling us to deepen and action our learning for the good of our collective future.We join with friends and companions around the world to pray for the wellbeing of the planet that sustains us and for the courage to nurture the gift of life that is offered for our survival.

Feast of the Sacred Heart

admin June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Featured, RSCJ News No Comments

WE ARE US!

admin March 29, 2019May 16, 2019 Events, Featured, Quotes No Comments

children of mixed cultures sharing smile

New Zealand mourns loved lives lost and celebrates the power of strength, and diversity. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/03/the-nation-that-discovers-the-cure-jacinda-ardern-s-anti-racism-speech-sparks-standing-ovation.html

Christchurch Earthquake Eight Years Ago Today

admin February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Events, Featured, Quotes No Comments

We remember all who died so tragically in the Christchurch Earthquake eight years ago, on February 22nd. We all remember exactly where we were and what we doing when this terrible news reached the nation. Blessings of peace and comfort to all who lost loved ones during this natural disaster.

End Human Trafficking

admin January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Featured, Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation, Trafficking in Persons No Comments

Praying together to end Human Trafficking, 11th January – 8th February God of hope and peace, touch our hearts and energise our ongoing efforts in abolishing this heinous crime against humanity so that every victim is freed and every survivor’s life renewed. You blessed St Josephine Bakhita of Sudan with compassion for others. May her prayers comfort and strengthen the women, men and children who are in search of freedom. We ask for transformation of heart for those who inflict pain, anguish and grief on our vulnerable sisters and brothers. Give us generosity to stand in solidarity with others so that together we heal the hearts and lives of all

Prayer for a new stage in life:

admin January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 Featured, Janet Erskine Stuart, Quotes No Comments

Time and space are not independent of one another. Laudato Si

Happy New Year – 2019 Loving God, unseen Companion of our life, give us faith and eager expectancy as we begin this fresh stage of our journey. Take from us all fear of the unknown and teach us to wrest treasures from darknessand difficulties. As the days come and go, may we find that each one is laden with happyopportunities and enriching experience: and when this year reaches its completion,may our best hopes be more than ever fulfilled.Amen – Janet Erskine Stuart. RSCJ

Christmas Greetings

admin December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 Featured No Comments

The Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart in Australia and New Zealand wish you a very Blessed and Peace-filled Christmas Season.

JPIC Meeting in the Philippines

admin December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 Featured, Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation No Comments

Visit www.rscjinternational.org for updates on the recent Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation meeting in the Philippines. RSCJ gathered to discuss a common direction for the Society of the Sacred Heart, worldwide. The following video expresses gratitude to all who contributed to making the meeting such a huge success.www.rscjinternational.org/news/jpic-meeting-thank-you