Kavimvira | Uvira (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
OPERA M1
MISSION
Location
Diocese
Uvira
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continent
Africa
GPS coordinates
-3.35207 29.15180
Time zone
UTC+2
ORGANIZER
Congregation
Congregazione Missionaria Sorelle di Santa Gemma
Motherhouse
Camigliano Santa Gemma (LU)
Diocese
Lucca
Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Congregation Feast
26 August
GPS coordinates
43.86272 10.61067
Time zone
UTC+1
Contact person
Sister Audacieuse Kahababo
Mother General
Sister Elisabetta Giussani
Website
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
2020
31 August | Beginning of the relationship
The Sorelle di Santa Gemma and Misericordia Santa Gemma join the HIC SUM project
04 September | Beginning of the project
Sister Jacqueline begins her training at Misericordia Santa Gemma
2021
April | Specific HIC SUM and OPERA M training
10 August | Sister’s departure
Sister Jacqueline returns to her community in Kavimvira, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
29 September | Recruitment of local volunteers
Sister Jacqueline brings together several volunteers with whom she begins carrying out Works of Mercy in Kavimvira and the nearby villages
2022
27 January | Online HIC SUM and OPERA M training
November | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy
Update on the volunteers’ activities in spreading the Works of Mercy
2023
01 February | Paolo’s second trip
Paolo flies to Kavimvira for the second time
01 April | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy
Update on the volunteers’ activities in spreading the Works of Mercy
04 September | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy
Update on the volunteers’ activities in spreading the Works of Mercy
2024
20 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy
Update on the volunteers’ activities in spreading the Works of Mercy
December | Sister Jacqueline’s transfer
Sister Jacqueline is transferred to a community in Côte d'Ivoire. Sister Audacieuse will carry the project forward with the volunteers in Kavimvira.
2025
05 March | Report on volunteer activities and Works of Mercy
Update on the volunteers’ activities in spreading the Works of Mercy
Works of Mercy Reports
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