Pau celebrates Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified (1)
On May 23, the eve of the Solemnity of Pentecost, eight days after her canonization that had taken place in Rome, Sr Mary of Jesus Crucified was celebrated at Pau, (France) a town so dear to her. This celebration is traditionally held on the Saturday nearest to the anniversary of the transverberation of her heart, which occurred on May 24, 1868 in the Carmel of Pau.
The day began at 10 am with the celebration of morning prayer in the chapel of the Saint-Michel community. The prayer was guided by Fr Laurent Bacho SCJ, superior of the Betharramite community living in the Carmel premises; the singing of the "Little Choir St Michael Garicoits” animated the prayer session. A silent adoration followed, and the faithful had the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.
Several events were also organized in the cloister: an exhibition that traced the history of the Carmelites and of Mariam; a display of historical documents concerning the Apostolic Carmel Sisters; a charity sale for our missions; dances of Chaldean Christians in Pau; a testimony given by the Indian Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel residing in the House "Saint-Michel".
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