{"id":54465,"date":"2026-05-18T10:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/benin-africa-project-m27\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T13:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:55:18","slug":"benin-africa-project-m27","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/benin-africa-project-m27\/","title":{"rendered":"Benin – Africa | Project M27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Com\u00e8 | Cotonou (Benin)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OPERA M27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MISSION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Com\u00e8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cotonou<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benin<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.40973 1.88506<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Time zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ORGANIZER<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Congregation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institut des Servantes de la Lumi\u00e8re du Christ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lokossa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diocese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lokossa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congregation Celebration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GPS coordinates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.64449 1.71760<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Time zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTC+1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact Person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suor Sophie Bayi Godovo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother General<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suor Nadine Marie Adjagba<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

suoresantagemma.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\nOPERA M – PROJECT M27<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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OPERA M is a revolution in the works of mercy. It is a permanent tool for fostering a strong and renewed vision of these works throughout the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spazio + Spadoni\u2019s reE<\/strong>volution stems from a deeply felt urgency to redefine the concept of works of mercy as a journey that is always both human and divine at the same time\u2014and therefore always spiritual as well as practical (or physical). The rediscovery\u2014indeed, the true reE<\/strong>volution\u2014of these works must be found within this synthesis of the spiritual aspect and the practical act. Material action must always be imbued with the spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPERA M is based on five actions that define its method: INVOKE\u2014call upon the Spirit; LISTEN\u2014be still to open yourself to listening; MEET\u2014be among the people; WE ACT\u2014take action through works; WE OVERFLOW\u2014 lead everyone to the Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy Counsel the doubtful Teach the ignorant Admonish sinners Comfort the afflicted Forgive offenses Patiently bear with troublesome people 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 those in prison Bury the dead<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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November 25\u201326 | Forum in Cotonou and Start of the Congregation\u2019s Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

While organizing the Forum on the Re-Evolution of the Works of Mercy in Cotonou, Benin, we began to get to know and collaborate with the Congregation of the Servants of the Light of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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November 25\u201326 | Forum in Cotonou and Start of the Congregation\u2019s Report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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February 19 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Following the Forum on the Re-Evolution of the Works of Mercy, a series of meetings is beginning in Cotonou and online for OPERA M Ambassadors. Sister Rachelle is also participating in this training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February 19 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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March 7 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Training for the Ambassadors of the Works of Mercy, which began after the Forum in Cotonou, continues<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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April 4 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

The training sessions for the OPERA M Ambassadors\u2014which began after the Forum in Cotonou\u2014are continuing, with Sister Rachelle also participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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April 4 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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May 2 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

The training sessions for the OPERA M Ambassadors\u2014which began after the Forum in Cotonou\u2014are continuing, with Sister Rachelle also participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May 2 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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July 6\u201311 | Training in Italy: Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Victoire and Sister Christine, students of the Congregation in Rome, are sent by the Mother Superior to continue their formation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 6\u201311 | Training in Italy: Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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July 12\u201331 | Misericordia Orta Nova Training Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Victoire and Sister Christine are undergoing training at the Misericordia in Orta Nova before returning to Rome to continue their studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 12\u201331 | Misericordia Orta Nova Training Program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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July 30 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

The training sessions for the OPERA M Ambassadors\u2014which began after the Forum in Cotonou\u2014are continuing, with Sister Rachelle also participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 30 | Training on the Works of Mercy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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November 3 | Appointment of Sister Sophie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Sophie is chosen by the Congregation to devote herself entirely to promoting the Works of Mercy and to OPERA M<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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May 4 | Meeting with Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

During the UISG Assembly held in Rome from May 5 to 9, spazio + spadoni met with Mother Nadine, who hosted them for the entire duration of the conference at the Motherhouse of the Missionary Daughters of Mary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May 4 | Meeting with Mother General<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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June 2 | Second meeting with Mother General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Luigi Spadoni Meets Mother Nadine in Parma<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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December 15 | Arrival of a nun<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Sister Rachelle arrives in Rome from Benin and is welcomed by volunteers from the Misericordia of Orta Nova<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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December 15 | Arrival of a nun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Report on the Works of Mercy<\/h2>\n\n\n