SINODALIDAD, UN CAMINO DE ESPERANZA • SINODALITY, A JOURNEY OF HOPE
children of the same Father. Above all, together with Jesus in the Eucharist, we journey with the synodal Church on a path of hope as “we continue to be born as Church”.
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their presence. The sisters have helped the elderly learn to read and write, supported children in difficult situations to continue their studies, and organized gatherings that unite our community, bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful teachings that we had never experienced before. The sisters are not only like mothers, but also true friends and indispensable teachers in our lives. Their quiet and selfless deeds may appear small in the eyes of the world, but for us, they are treasures of the Kingdom of Heaven that we have been so blessed to receive. Their silent affection and sacrifices are a living testimony to the love of Jesus Christ for us. I feel truly blessed that God has sent the Sisters of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to our community. Through them, we have learned many beautiful lessons and have come to experience more profoundly the mercy of God. Indeed, the sisters are the greatest gift that God has given to me and to all of us here.” ( Sharing of Ka Sang ) “When I receive God’s love and the help of many people through the sisters, my heart is filled with hope. It is precisely this love that has helped me believe that no matter how many difficulties or challenges life may bring, God is always by my side, and there are always people ready to support and encourage me. This has become a source of strength for me to keep moving forward, to remain open-hearted, and to know how to give and share with others.” ( Sharing of Ka Hang ) Despite our effort and intensive program to accompany people there still chanllenges and unresolved problems lie ahead. Challenged by language and culture many children stop schooling at the grade of 5 or 6, the generation gap has caused trouble to the parents in raising and teaching their children. Some children are exploited to use and sell crystal meth. We feel troubled and have not yet found a solution to these problems. “But no matter what, we still feel full of hope because we are not walking alone. We walk with the Church, we walk with our Congregation, and we walk with all those who share the same concerns with us. We walk with and among our Chau Ma brothers and sisters, who are eager and willing to collaborate with us as
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