SUPER TYPHOON GONI IN THE PHILIPPINES
Yesterday super typhoon Goni (Rolly in the Philippines) passed through the Philippines devasting several cities in the southern of the island of Luzon, arriving in Manila in the afternoon, but already quite weakened so there has been no major damage in the capital. The sisters are well and continue praying for all the people who have suffered and lost their lives because of this natural disaster. We at the Delegation are grateful for the details of affection and closeness that we receive from the sisters through messages from WhatsApp and other social networks. We ask that we continue to be united in prayer especially for our brothers who suffer in their flesh drastically the consequences of these natural disasters. May God's consolation relieve the pain of all those who have been affected by the disaster.

CELEBRATION OF UNITED NATIONS IN MAKOPA PROJECT
Joining the dream of Pope Francis who invites us to live the universal fraternity from our own identity and to break down borders (Cf. Tutti Fratelli), the children and families of Makopa, our social project, have celebrated today, October 23, the day of the United Nations. Because of the Covid'19 the classes are being held online so each child in their home has prepared a presentation of the country they represent and a creative performance to celebrate that the world is one big family. We are happy to instill the fraternal spirit of Maria Rosa Molas in the lives of these little ones.

MEETING OF EARTH VIRTUAL COMMUNITY
On 16th October we have the meeting of community “Earth” in continuation of the webinar of last 12th September. Because of the language, most of the participants were sisters of our Delegation. Sr. Aranzazu Palau general councillor, Sr. Shin Bok Rye Clara, Superior of the Delegation and Mrs. Montse Trias lay person, were the facilitators of the “Earth” virtual community. The community were form by the juniors of the Delegation from Philippines, Myanmar and V. and two sisters of perpetual vows, and also two lay persons from Slovakia and one from Spain.Special thanks to Sr. Cristina Marti who was helping us with the technical management during the meeting.Appreciated was the greetings we received from Sr. Antonia Munuera, Superior General of the Congregation through an inspirational video and all the work to which the facilitators introduced us through prayer, reflection and sharing first on the document “the poor and the earth cry out for consolation” and the work document “reconciled relationships” and the icons of these reconciled relationships: Jesus, St. Maria Rosa Molas, St. Francis of Assisi and Nelson Mandela. At the end of the meeting we agreed on the call received to listen to carefully, to be open with a humble attitude, to accept ourselves and others with simplicity, to have an attitude of forgiveness, with the echo of one dialogue of movie Invictus: “forgiveness liberate the soul”. The moment of celebrationwas an inspiring moment with the dance of mutual blessing that will help us to ruminate everything lived in our heart waiting for the next encounter in November hoping will be as fruitful as this one has been.  

ON A JOURNEY FORMATION
October 14, 2020 – The Juniors of the Delegation of Asia has done their 1st online formation about Introduction to Spiritual Theology given by Fr. David Rolo, Verbum Dei. It was participated by 10 Juniors from Philippines, Myanmar and V. including their formators Sr. Ana Maria Perea, Sr. Carmen Villalon and Sr. Ana Eun Yeong Kim. The formation started at 9:00 in the morning (Philippine time) introducing what is Spirituality as how God works in their life and understanding its own processes, its four dimensions and central place of prayer. After, there was a short break for some snacks and reflection answering the questions of the reasons to pray. The second part of the morning discussed about images of God and the image that each one has for themselves, prayer related to the different stages of life and the charism as an integrating point of spirituality. In the afternoon had a personal work and reflection for all recollecting the spiritual journey in the formation and how God works in it. The formation ended in the sharing of all the fruits that was received that day. Indeed, it was a fruitful day, a day of an encounter and a time to look back the works of God in each journey of formation. It is a challenge for the Delegation, we ask your prayers so we can continue walking and founding good means that help the process of formation for the juniors of the Delegation.              

PARTICIPATION IN THE AMRSP Online GENERAL ASSEMBLY
From September 30th to October 1th Sister Maria Jose Crespo participated in the first online General Assembly of AMRSP (Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines) on behalf of our Delegation’s superior, Sister Bok Rye Shin Clara. The theme of the meeting was: “Shepherding as consecrated persons in the midst of pandemic.” Lord what must we do? (Mark 10:17) In the first day we have a great inspirational talk by Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, CM who talked about “Doing Theology in the midst of COVID’19”. The second day speaker was Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, D.D who talked about “Shepherding as consecrated persons in the midst of pandemic. Lord what must we do? (Mark 10:17) It was a meaningful time to acknowledged the effort that AMRSP has been doing during this time of pandemic to be near of those who are more vulnerable and with the poorest. It has also been a call to continue collaborating with the Church, as a Delegation of Asia in each of the countries of this continent where we have a presence to contribute our grain of sand and manifest the merciful face of God to our brothers and sisters who suffer most.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION
The Novena to our Lady of Consolation begins on August 26th until September 3rd, the eve of the feast. The Consolation Family and all you want can follow it through the networks of the Congregation.Throughout the days of the novena, we will contemplate the silence of Mary at the different moments of her Son's life. Mary's silences are silences of consolation, an impulse to walk in the footsteps of Jesus of Nazareth, as she did.Today, in the midst of the pandemic that we are experiencing, Mary in her silence gives us her consolation and teaches us to keep all things in the heart.