E-VOC-ANDO 2025

In Reus, a land of roots and memories, we find ourselves as sisters of the same family. Here in Catalonia, where Maria Antonia Paris and Antonio Maria Claret learned to dream of the Kingdom, we feel that we, too, have inherited the same fire that knows no borders.

Our encounter was a time of grace: we evoked history, but not to stay in it, but to allow ourselves to be pushed forward. We looked into ourselves and discovered traces, gifts and frailties that define us; we looked toward Jesus and recognised that He was the seed that, in silence, has been growing in each life. Around the symbol of a tree, we place our roots, our open branches and the fruits that God is bringing forth.

Praying together with Paris and Claret made us feel accompanied by those who started the journey before us. From them, we receive strength to thank, to continue trusting, to keep the mission alive.

Today, we leave this encounter with the certainty that we are not closing a stage but rather allowing ourselves to be sent again. We go forth more united as sisters, more rooted in our charism and more available to continue walking in the footsteps of Christ, in the Claretian style.

With gratitude and hope, we say: we are still on our way… for the greater glory of God and for the good of the synodal Church and of the Global Fraternity.

With this farewell story, we conclude the Itinerary of E-VOC-ANDO 2025, carrying in our hearts a deep sense of gratitude. This journey has left us renewed in spirit, transformed from within, and strengthened in our commitment to carry forward the mission the Lord has entrusted to each of us—in our communities, within the Congregation, and in the wider Church.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sisters, friends, benefactors, and those who walk with us, whose prayers, encouragement, and support strengthen us during this time.

May the Lord bless all of us abundantly!

Participants of E-VOC-ANDO and those who accompanied them,

Anastasia, Betty, Betris, M. Carmen, Claudia, Helene, Jeevathy, Karla, Lermin, Liem, Linh, Mercedes, Phuc, Ratna, Rosette, Sandra, Saranya, Ucha, Priscilla, Amilbia and Thushari.