The second year of the Novitate is called the “Apostolic Year.” As a novice you try to integrate all the studies and spiritual experiences you have had over the past few years in a community of Notre Dame de Sion, before you came to the Novitiate community. You also do some daily work as a volunteer in a parish, or a social or educational organization. There could even be a chance for regular employment in a field of your interest which has some connection with the Charism of Sion. In this way, you seek to discover the Mission in which you would like to express the Charism and the call to follow Jesus in your vowed life in Sion. One month ago we were in another country to know more about Muslims where Arabic is spoken. Now we are preparing ourselves and our bags for a new community experience not just for one month, but for 5 months which is asking each one us for courage! Pick up your mat and go for a new …