It is not only single individuals who feel the need for praying. At Damesfontein different
groups have gathered for retreats or for meetings. Some come just for a day of recollection, others for a weekend, i.e.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For instance, during the month of June, Damesfontein has showed itself to be a suitable place
for praying: On the 10th the Children of Mary (Abantwana bakaMaria) from the
Parish came to evaluate and renew their commitment. They asked themselves how they have lived the month of May, as the
month of Rosary, and then they have planned for the near future, up to October. A few days later, from the 16th to the 18
members of the Sacred Heart sodality from Ermelo deanery came for their annual retreat. The retreat coincided with the
celebration of the solemnity of Corpus Christi, therefore the topic was about the presence of Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament. In fact, the participants had moments of personal and community adoration characterized by silence and worship.
{mosimage} On the 18th and 19th was the turn of the Consolata Missionaries to come and bid farewell to Fr Cassiano and celebrate the feast of Our Lady Consolata. Although the weather was rather cold, as usual, the warmth of being together as brothers produced a lively atmosphere. Afterwards, from the 23rd to 25th, a huge number of amadodakazi also from the deanery gathered to discuss their issues and deepen their faith, so that they may serve better and be a visible sign in their communities. A point that impresses us at Damesfontein is the fact that all groups ask for confession. They feel the need to repair their broken lives and to turn back to God, above all, and to go back to their communities relieved and renewed.
Therefore, a simple question arises: is this not a sign of mature faith? Is this not a desire for a better life, spiritually speaking, or a desire to improve the quality of their faith? On top of this, these events happen at the moment that we, Consolata missionaries, celebrate the month of our Lady Consolata. May she intercede for us all so that the Lord may shower his grace upon us so that we may serve better all the people searching to satisfy their spiritual needs at Damesfontein.
{mosimage} On the 18th and 19th was the turn of the Consolata Missionaries to come and bid farewell to Fr Cassiano and celebrate the feast of Our Lady Consolata. Although the weather was rather cold, as usual, the warmth of being together as brothers produced a lively atmosphere. Afterwards, from the 23rd to 25th, a huge number of amadodakazi also from the deanery gathered to discuss their issues and deepen their faith, so that they may serve better and be a visible sign in their communities. A point that impresses us at Damesfontein is the fact that all groups ask for confession. They feel the need to repair their broken lives and to turn back to God, above all, and to go back to their communities relieved and renewed.
Therefore, a simple question arises: is this not a sign of mature faith? Is this not a desire for a better life, spiritually speaking, or a desire to improve the quality of their faith? On top of this, these events happen at the moment that we, Consolata missionaries, celebrate the month of our Lady Consolata. May she intercede for us all so that the Lord may shower his grace upon us so that we may serve better all the people searching to satisfy their spiritual needs at Damesfontein.
