Testimonies of Associates

Eva de Pérez, Lima (Peru):
As an associate, my commitment means to live my faith in my daily life, with my husban, my children, in search of harmony with my neighbours and with myself, and so being a witness of life and of lost values.

Joseph Holmes, an associate in Tracadie (Canada):
«Being an associate increases my faith in the Church and my parish community, because I was involved in giving service ... Through the strength of the Holy Spirit, I had more confidence in myself and in God. My whole life changed and I found the key to kindness toward my family and parish”.

Claudette Filion, Arthabaska, Québec (Canada):
I have been an Associate for seven years. My commitment has taken on more and more meaning. I work at deepening my faith and journeying in its light. My ties with the Lord are tighter and I set aside a large quantity of time for prayer and silence, in order to welcome the presence of God.

Germaine Hesteau, Francia:
To belong to a group of Associates allows me to grow in the love of God and neighbour, thanks to the example of the R.H.S.J. founders. I feel stronger in my faith. The deep friendship that I find there is important for me, as well as the communion of thoughts and prayer with the Sisters and Associates of different countries. In a word, I was not what I am ...”

Flore Doverspike, Antigo, USA:
To be an RHSJ Associate is to feel refreshed constantly by God’s grace. It is wonderful to be associated with those for whom God is always love and always present. Each problem, joy or sadness, becomes in that presence an act of faith, hope and love.

Patricia Brennan, Ontario (Canada):
A desire to deepen my relationship with God had always been present in my life. For me, becoming an Associate with RHSJ’s was a natural thing to do. Their charism, their faith, their courage and their successes in difficult situations help me in my personal and spiritual journey.