Cultural Diversity Program -- Third Day

The sisters attended Mass at Paroisse des Carmes in Le Puy-en-Velay after a long day of study and  dialogue.

The theme of the day was relationship with nature and the cosmos. The sisters watched a film in their own language on this subject, reflected on their relationship with nature and the cosmos, and then drew a picture of their conception of it. 

The French-language sisters from Africa and Haiti work with Sister Simone, French-English translator

The Spanish language sisters

Then the sisters shared their pictures and tried to describe them with sisters who did not speak their language. This was a lesson in communication where words, pictures, hand gestures, translators and patience prevailed.

Sisters worked with translators for more precise understanding of each other's thoughts and reflections.

A certain pride emerged among the sisters when they discovered they could communicate even though they didn't know their partner's language.

Presenter Elisa Zuanazzi (Brazil) is proud of the work of the sisters.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, leaders, presenters and researchers check with each other on their progress.

Sisters Griselda Martinez Morales (program director), Mary McGlone (Spanish-English translator), and presenter Gloria Phillips

Avila University researcher for the program, Carol Carbun. 

All their hard work this morning ended with a sumptuous déjeuner that included ratatouille and Spanish tortilla, tomato salad, cheese, and oranges for dessert. 

Three sisters volunteer for clean-up after each meal. This includes dishwashing, composting sweeping the floor, and shaking out the tablecloths.

Loading the dishwasher after a meal for 35 people has become an art form for the sisters.
















A little after-lunch impromptu sharing.