World Day Prayer for Vocations 30-04-2023

Pope’s message-2022:

“We are called to be guardians of one another, to strengthen the bonds of harmony and
sharing, and to heal the wounds of creation lest its beauty be destroyed. In a word, we are
called to become a single family in the marvellous common home of creation, in the reconciled
diversity of its elements. In this broad sense, not only individuals have a “vocation”, but
peoples, communities and groups of various kinds as well.
Within this great common vocation, God addresses a particular call to each of us. He touches
our lives by his Love (…)”

Testimonials – What attracts you to the LSA charisma?

We listen to those who are starting to walk the path with us….

“From our charism I am attracted by the encounter with the poor family, helping them
with a small service, a small gesture of closeness, a prayer for them…. The possibility of
bearing witness to those who do not know God and to bring joy and peace to those who
suffer, making them feel that God’s love and mercy are for everyone. It is the Little
Sisters’ way of uniting with prayer and life to others”
Wang Yu Hua (postulant) – Spain

What appeals to me about the charism of the Little Sisters of the Assumption is the
simplicity and humility in approaching the poorest and the smallest, and also the way of
adapting to the mission according to the circumstances and the context”
Carine Semba (prenovice) – RD Congo

“I am called to the charism of the Little Sisters of the Assumption which gives meaning to
my life and awakens in me the desire to live simply among the poor and the little ones.
This “glory” is lived through daily gestures and good acts in the fraternity”
Generose Ailawa (prenovice) – RD Congo

“What appealed to me about the Charism: to enter into the experience of Stephen Pernet
and to live it. The love and salvation of the poor and the little ones for the glory of God.
Its concreteness in life “that our actions speak Jesus Christ” in love, simplicity, sharing
and difference. And so, sanctify my life in the way of following Jesus Christ”.
Elianne Ramamitina (postulant)- Madagascar

Song – The Summons (John Bell)

Prayer – Etienne Pernet, 9/11/1894

Vocations! Vocations!
We need them as much as we need good and holy nuns.
Pray thus: “Lord, multiply us!
sanctify us and may your Kingdom come.”
All of you, say this prayer,
and let us repeat it often with heart and insistence

Ernestina Nzambisa-Tuyen Nguyen- Lucia Uceda