Choose life, create life
The community of Villa Elvira, a community of retired sisters has sent us this article.
Today we wish to share something of our life with you. Moved by the desire to choose life, several sisters have committed themselves to doing some voluntary work according to their possibilities.
There is a residence for retired people near our house. It is called “Aita Eche” and two of our sisters visit there on a regular basis. Their presence is greatly valued. One of them prepares the room with everything that is necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist with the residents on Saturday evenings.
Another sister entertains the residents with games …and everyone has a very good time.
Not far away there is a centre for people with mental health problems. It is called “Gizalde”. The residents here need specialised care and a good deal of attention and one of our sisters gives several hours of service here.
In a nearby parish, another sister works with an organisation called “Manos Unidas
Our house is open to groups. In winter the large chapel is used as a dormitory where a team of volunteers welcome the homeless. The homeless are served with hot soup before resting for the night. A sister sees that they have clean clothing and another sister works with the volunteers when it is her turn. The same sister also works in two other centres of Caritas.
This, for us is Choosing Life and Creating Life
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