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There, the youngest sisters of the province gathered together with the Provincial Team, with open hearts, to reflect on something fundamental to our vocation: community life and everything that brings it to life.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday began in the Spirit\u2019s rhythm, with a deeply meaningful time of prayer where we were able to express how we were feeling and share from the depths of our hearts. After a time of personal reflection and an enriching group discussion, we spent the afternoon in a similar spirit, which culminated in a true celebration. At 7:00 p.m., we set the table together to share what each of us had brought; it was a time of celebration, laughter, and family fellowship, and there was even time for dancing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sunday morning, creativity guided our work: we explored community themes in depth through the symbol of the four seasons. 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