Today has been an amazing day. It is late and I am tired but I do want to say a few things and then fill in at a later date with more and with some photos as well. The day was spent at the recreated village of St. Marie amongst the Hurons, a historical site established to commemorate the Jesuit mission to the Wendat people. It is the burial site of Jean de Brebeuf and the other Jesuit Martyrs.
The day was extremely well organized and inspiring to travel back in time and hear the stories of these men and the community they served. I found the experience very prayerful. As well as bringing us back in time, there was, at each station, a focus on the current missions of the Jesuits. The title of this blog is a line from one of the talks today.
We also had the Father General speak to the assembled delegates this afternoon. He is a wise, humble man with a deep prayer life, sprinkled with a sense of humour and a challenge to both the Jesuits and the lay collaborators who were listening.
Tonight we gathered for a supper at St. Marie which was delicious. We each received a cross made in the blacksmith shop to commemorate the event. There was also a social time so I was able to spend some time chatting with Jesuits who have been at St. Ignatius Parish.
I have so much more I want to say but I must sleep as I am meeting with the Father General in the morning at 7:00 as he speaks to all 37 lay collaborators who are present and then go on a 5 km pilgrimage afterwards. I trust in the goodness and providence of God is a good line to end this day with.
Stay tuned for more at another time.
Peace,
Suzanne
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