A world upside down? ... Without doubt, but also a world in turmoil, bubbling full: this is what we experienced during the month!
Still, despite the upheavals in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and elsewhere, we pause to reflect on the theme: Women. A first aspect of this theme focuses on older women, reflection presented in two parts: the strength of this stage of life and loneliness.
Having inspired by three authors, Sr. Aurea speaks of women marked by wisdom, fertility and serenity, so to say in years! Is this possible when we are "old"? Michel Fortin in his book "The fruit season," says that "aging is one of the most difficult stages of our lives." But this is a time to bear fruit, fruit marked by human growth, achievements and happiness. As Marguerite Lescot, "age is to live" and in 89 years, she divides her time between writing and lectures. Yes, she lives intensely! Finally, Catherine Bergeron in his book "You must stay in the parade" for women who have "passion trumps age.
Sr. Aurea we share some thoughts about some of these women:
Antonine Maillet: "We live in a more dense As we move forward. "
Dominique Michel:" We must stay in the parade. "
Clemence Durocher: "The strength of a life is the power to create."
To speak of loneliness, Sr. Aline has chosen to provide answers, suggestions as if she was telling us: "Yes, loneliness is good, but enough is enough . There are ways to break the solitude. " Then she introduces us to places and resources in the Ottawa area, including tele-hi, Meals on Wheels, ParaTranspo, various services offered by Bruyère Continuing Care Services to help seniors, home care, etc.. Then she invites us to experience a moment of prayer.
From the prayer of the single woman: "(...) Give me the courage to accept my loneliness. I'm not born to live alone . I have too much love to give my heart and choking woman to so little attention. (...) Put on my way loved that I could help, encourage and help. Make my day, moments charity and teach me the sharing and affection ".
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| Suzanne |
Also in continuity with the chosen topic, women, Suzanne offers us a moment of reflection on Islam in order to let us know more Muslim women at our next meeting to be held on March 17. It is good to remember the strength of Islam with more than one billion followers and the two major trends Muslim : Shiites and Sunnis.
whole group is very interested in various aspects of reality, or of older women or women living loneliness or social realities in order to reflect on the situation of the Muslim woman.
"Seeds an aging healthy are sown early."
(Kofi Annan)
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| Josette |
"Growing old together is not adding years to life but life to years".
; (Jacques Salome)
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| Aurea, Bibiana, Ginette, Aline |
"If the first woman created by God was strong enough to topple the world in its own right, women should be able to return to the place. And now that women ask the men had better let them. "
(Sojourner Truth)
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