After countless failed attempts, the FSPs of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, finally realized their dream to participate in the Cuban International Book Fair. Sr. Cristina and Sr. Elisabetta rejoiced at this opportunity to take the Word of God to an island that had up to now denied our Institute the chance to carry out the Pauline apostolate there because the government does not tolerate any ideology contrary to the officially established one.
Permission to participate in this year’s Book Fair was granted thanks to the organizers of the Dominican Republic’s Book Fair, who acted as intermediary agents between our sisters and the organizers of the Cuban Fair. The invitation to participate in the event, which arrived at the beginning of this year, acknowledged our Institute’s competence in both the publishing and cultural spheres. The seed was sown! Many people expressed their joy at seeing a religious presence in what had up to now been a strictly cultural event.
Launching out on this great “adventure,” our sisters say they could clearly see the people’s great desire for God and his Word. They tell us that they also shared very meaningful moments with our Pauline brothers and the Pastorelle Sisters and that they thank the Lord once again for gifting us with the strong support of our Family bonds.
