Sr. Mary Jacinta with her sister, Sr. Angelique Therese, one of her 3 brothers, Wibert and his wife, Sandy (no relation to the hurricane) and their children Isaiah and Monica.
When Sr. Mary Jacinta entered the monastery in 2010 she knew that in leaving family and friends God’s promise of the hundredfold would be fulfilled. She just didn’t know how! Her youngest sister, Sr. Angelique Therese, a Missionary of Charity, was stationed in Haiti and while the Missionaries may have a home visit every 10 years Sr. Mary Jacinta didn’t know when she would see her sister again. Sr. Mary Jacinta last saw her in 2009 but her parents would visit her every year when they traveled to Haiti.
Currently, Sr. Mary Jacinta is the only sister in the monastery whose sister is a Sister. Through Sr. Angelique Therese’s letters we got to know her and her missionary work (always dear to a cloistered nun’s heart!) and hoped that someday we would meet in person!
Through the workings of Divine Providence, Sr. Angelique was assigned to a new mission in London and had to come to New York first for her visa! New York City is not far from New Jersey and her superiors gave Sister permission to visit with her Sister-sister.
We had a wonderful time in the parlor learning more about the Missionary of Charity charism and Sr. Angelique Therese’s experiences especially in Haiti after the earthquake. Meeting in person brings a new depth to our prayer for her and all missionaries. We pray for every gift of grace for her in her new mission and hope she won’t forget to pray for us as well!
Fun’s over! Back to work! Wait! This IS fun, too!
Hand filling Milk and Honey Liquid Soap!
What a wonderful Christmas present for Sister Jacinta! The picture of Sister and her family is just precious. God bless her, her family, and all of your Sisters during this holiday season.
Love in Christ,
Candice
What a BEAUTIFUL family! I am sure God will continue to bless them 100 fold, especially their parents who so generously gave 2 of their children to the Lord’s service. God bless you all
Dear Sister Mary Jacinta,
What a beautiful family picture! Isaiah and Monica are sooooo cute.
What a wonderful early Christmas present At east you know you will not be getting coal in your stocking!
Blessings to your Sister and you!
Love
Margaret
Merr Christmas Sisters,
What a wonderful story about Sr. Mary Jacinta and Sr. Angelique Therese. Such a beautiful family picture!!! God will definitely bless them 1,0000 fold!!!