Provence

My dear Friends

Unfortunately I didn't stay in France as long as I had hoped but I still had a wonderful time. Iarrived to slightly cloudy skies but the air was still warm. After having lunch with my friends in their lovely house in Nimes, they suggested a drive to the village of St-Etienne-du-Gres.It was nearby, in the community of The Sisters of Pomeyrol ,that the foundation of The Little Sisters of Joy took place in 1998.

So many happy memories-we sat in a cafe and watched the world go by as I reminisced. I remembered every detail of the village, especially the plane trees which are incredibly beautiful. And the lovely little shops all along the main street, as well as the Church on the corner.Then Andre suggested we drive to a rather grand Abbey, called Saint Michel de Frigolet. where several monks still live and work. The towers and stonework were rather fine, as were the two Churches in the grounds. They were rather austere, but with some lovely stained glass and of course deeply quiet. I lit a large candle and prayed. Afterwards we walked gently up and down the grounds, taking it all in.

To be continued!
Shalom
Sister Gila