Isiro | Isiro (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
OPERA M8
MISSION
Location
Diocese
Isiro
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continent
Africa
GPS coordinates
2.462388 27.37066
Time zone
UTC+2
ORGANIZER
Congregation
Sœurs Dominicaines Filles de Sainte Catherine de Sienne
Motherhouse
Isiro
Diocese
Isiro-Niangara
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continent
Africa
Congregation Feast
29 April
GPS coordinates
2.462388 27.37066
Time zone
UTC+2
Contact person
Sister Perpetue Marie Tongolo Siamu
Mother General
Sister Celestine Sumanende
Website
SPAZIO REALE
Project manager
Sister Perpetue Marie Tongolo Siamu
Start date
Type
Pane di Misericordia
OPERA M is the revolution of the works of mercy. It is the permanent instrument for developing a strong and renewed vision of the works in the world.
It stems from an urgent need strongly felt by spazio + spadoni to rEvolutionize the concept of a work of mercy as a journey that is always both human and divine at the same time, and therefore always spiritual as well as practical (or corporal). The rediscovery, indeed, the true rEvolution of the works must be rediscovered within this synthesis between the spiritual aspect and practical action. Material action must always be permeated by the spirit.
OPERA M is based on five actions that define its method: INVOKE, call upon the Spirit LISTEN, be silent to open yourself to listening MEET, be among the people LET US ACT, act for the works LET US FLOOD, bring everyone to the Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy Counsel the doubtful Instruct the ignorant Admonish sinners Comfort the afflicted Forgive offenses Bear patiently those who wrong us Pray to God for the living and the dead Corporal Works of Mercy Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter pilgrims Visit the sick Visit prisoners Bury the dead
Timeline
2021
January | Beginning of the relationship
The collaboration between spazio + spadoni, Misericordia di Orta Nova and Suore Domenicane Figlie di Santa Caterina da Siena begins
15 August | Sister’s arrival
Sister Perpetue arrives in Italy, welcomed by Misericordia di Orta Nova
29 October | Training
In-depth study of the HIC SUM and OPERA M project. The training takes place online
2022
19 January | Training
Technical training by spazio + spadoni on the HIC SUM project and the Works of Mercy at Misericordia Orta Nova
23 February | Training
Technical training by spazio + spadoni on the HIC SUM project and the Works of Mercy at Convento di San Cerbone
06 March | Sister’s departure
Sister Perpetue returns to Isiro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
30.04 | Meeting with the Mother General
Meeting between spazio + spadoni and the Superior General in Rome to discuss the project
19.11 | Sister’s return to Italy
Sister Perpetue returns to Italy to attend the Course on the Works of Mercy organized by spazio + spadoni. The course ends on 16 December, and on the same day Perpetue returns to Misericordia di Orta Nova, where she will remain until February 2023
21 November – 16 December | Works of Mercy Training
Together with other religious sisters, she takes part in the course on the Works of Mercy and the Economy of Communion in Loppiano (FI), conceived and promoted by spazio + spadoni
2023
09 February | Sister’s departure
Sister Perpetue returns to Isiro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
16 March | Testimony on the Works of Mercy
September | spazio + spadoni in Orta Nova
2025
04 May | Meeting with the Mother General
On the occasion of the UISG Assembly held in Rome from 5 to 9 May, spazio + spadoni met Mother Celestine, whom it hosted for the entire duration of the Convention at the Motherhouse of Figlie di Maria Missionarie
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