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IN JERUSALEM
I am a Palestinian Arab from Ramallah, a Lutheran Christian married to a Greek
Orthodox. We live in Jerusalem. I was looking for a place where my children
could learn the Christian faith and, with this aim, my son began to participate in
the activities of a center for boys that Opus Dei has in Jerusalem. My daughter
started to attend the girls’ activities, and then I too started to take part in doctrinal
classes and other activities for women. I wanted to be a Cooperator because
I understood the need for formation in our community and also because I
wanted to spread it among the people of our city, so that it could help them
as much as it helps me. In the days of recollection I’ve found the strength
to continue with my work. (I teach in a primary school where the problems of
today’s world are very much in evidence). I’ve also found the wisdom to reach
positive solutions with my colleagues, along with the creativity to find the right
approach with my students.
Hanada Nijim Noursi
is a school teacher.
PRAYING foR THE WoRK
We don’t yet have an Opus Dei center in my city, but God will find a path. This
strengthens my responsibility to spread the message of St. Josemaría, which for
me is a duty of gratitude. In recent years, my perception of myself, my family
and my work has changed. Coming home after a hard day’s work and having to
meet the needs of my daughters has become a pleasant experience. In thanks
for all this, I always include the apostolates of Opus Dei in my prayers.
Sunil Thomas
was born in Kuwait and lives in Bangalore, India. He is married and has two daughters.
He is a marketing director.
A RoSARY A DAY
My sister Pilar and I have been Cooperators for more than fifteen years. Pilar
was a seamstress, but an illness caused her to lose her sight and she had to stop
working. I am working for local families as a home assistant, but for many years
I used to help out with the disabled boys at the Don Orione House. It was there
that I met a priest of Opus Dei. He was the first person to tell me about the Work.
I started attending some talks, while my sister stayed at home. I would explain
to her what I had heard in them afterwards. But we were offered the possibility
of holding the talks at our house, and so she too could attend. Soon these
meetings became Cooperators’ circles. My sister and I give money each month
for the apostolates of Opus Dei, and we offer many prayers each day.
Alicia and Pilar Martínez
live in Rosario, Argentina.
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