Mazel tov

My dear Friends

I wish you a peaceful and happy New year, with lots of good things. There are two events to look forward to in the history of The Little Sisters of Joy early this year. The first, on february 5th,is a gathering to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the founding of the project. As you may remember, the founding took place in December 1998, in Provence, where i was staying with The Sisters of Pomeyrol, a small and lively Protestant group of nuns.

There, in the silence of the beautiful countryside, I felt God calling me to start a new religious community. Some years later I started an Association of Friends, and in 2004 it evolved into its present state as an international Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation. Now there are over 600 Friends in 22 countries, of all religions and cultures.

So, we will gather, about thirteen of us in the Regent hotel in Cambridge, a samll family hotel overlooking Parkers Piece, at one end of which is the large and imposing Catholic Church. Let us hope that we will be able to do this for many more years to come.

Then, on shrove tuesday 21st February, I will give another Concert for Peace and Reconciliation, singing my usual mix of Jewish music, songs of the 60's and traditional folk. Three years ago I gave a concert at this lovley venue, the Lee Hall in Wolfson College. During the day you c an see an english garden on one side of the hall and a Chinese one on the other. I am publicising the concert to a wide range of people and let us hope for a good turnout. It is sso special when the audience sings with me and our common prayer, I am sure, has a very healing effect.

More later

Shalom

Sister Gila