On August 28 in Sullana, in the Piura department of Peru, the three lay communities— “Walking with Joaquina,” “Spouses in the Vedruna Style,” and “Followers of Joaquina”—gathered together with Sisters Melania Silva, Inés Rojas, and Emiliana González, from the Sullana community, to commemorate Joaquina’s passing into the Father’s house.
It was a time for prayer and sharing as a community, recalling past experiences—such as the early days of the Laity in Sullana—the various laypeople who had been part of the communities, and those who had gone to the Father’s house.
It was a very pleasant gathering that allowed us to strengthen the bond that unites us as the Vedruna Charismatic Family and to give thanks for the gift of his life and his charism.
Thank you for this remarkable woman, who—in the midst of pain and trials—said “yes” to God and founded a family that continues to serve in every country and on every continent.
Thank you for your motherly heart, for your simple faith, and for teaching us that “where there is charity and love, there You are.”
May we learn to continue doing good, without regard for whom, discovering God in those most in need—who are our neighbors—and may we look upon them with brotherly love.
May Joaquina continue to strengthen us with a compassionate heart like hers, always ready to serve others, and help us see Christ in those most in need.
Thank you, Joaquina, for staying by our side—your children!
Carolina Lucy Novoa Luy, LV. Community of “Followers of Joaquina”
