27Oct Birthday of P.B. Noailles

You are remembered in our midst  

Happy Birthday dear P.B. Noailles

Fr. Noailles realised that Providence was already furnishing him with the means necessary for the development of his dream. 

The Founder said of the Association: “It invites all the disciples of the Gospel to unite under the banner of Jesus, Mary and Joseph so that they can put in common their prayers and their merits, console one another in their grieves, sustain one another in their combats, stimulate one another mutually in the practice of the evangelical virtues and give themselves to all sorts of good works.” For him, the Association was a large spiritual and apostolic family, created to “extend and strengthen the faith”. It will fulfil its purpose by being a sign of the unity of the Church, a source of mutual support and apostolic vitality for all those who feel drawn by its spirit. He had conceived a project of wonderful unity and limitless breadth, one which was adapted, modified and renewed in response to the signs of the times.  (A good man has passed this way – Chapter 6) 

Texts for reflection - (Taken from Source 2: G. R.)

While we have the chance, we must do good to all, and especially to our brothers and sisters in the faith (Gal. 6, 10).

Whoever believes in Me will perform the same works as I do myself, he will perform even greater works (Jn. 14,12).

Whatever you ask in My name I will do (Jn. 14,13).

But now I am going to the One who sent Me (Jn. 16,5).

Peace I bequeath you, my own peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid (Jn. 14,27) because I will not leave you orphans.

(Source 2: G.R. No:18)

Wishes … 

Go forward, increase in numbers and virtues, and may your hands scatter on all sides the divine seed of good works and good example. In so far as feeble creatures can approach such perfect models, be gentle, compassionate and obedient like Jesus, humble, modest and pure like Mary, and poor, industrious and faithful like St Joseph. Worthy children of the Holy Family, have with this family but one spirit, one heart. Live and die in its bosom, lavishing on one another the loving care that befits affectionate sisters.  (Source 2:R.G. No: 624) 

Gratitude …

Jesus said to them: “My food is to do the Will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work” (Jn. 4,34).

…….  But Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father and having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end; Little children yet a little while I am with you (Jn. 13,33).

If you love Me you will keep My commandments (Jn. 14,15). (Source 2: G. R. No: 12)

Our hearts burn with the passion to “CHOOSE LIFE” and with the desire that all of creation, brought together in Christ, may find fullness of life. (Vows for Mission)