In Lebanon, a country currently torn by violence, a group of religious sisters are bringing hope and help. The Sisters of Our Lady of Good Help, located in Jabboulé, northern Beqaa, Lebanon, are a group of sisters from the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. Though the convent only consists of 15 sisters, these sisters are making an impact through their help of the suffering Muslim people in Lebanon.
MOTHER JOSELYNE JOUMAA
Superior General of Congregation
Since the first night of the bombardment on September 23, there have been heavy raids in the vicinity of our monastery, and during the night dozens of people have rushed to take refuge in our monastery grounds. It has to be said that everyone around us is Muslim, and our mission is so well regarded and respected in the region that most people wanted to find safety under the cross of our bell tower..
The sisters provide shelter, food, and daily supplies to the refugees. Also, the sisters have a school and orphanage on the grounds. Despite religious differences, the sisters welcome all people in need.
MOTHER JOSELYNE JOUMAA
Superior General of Congregation
With the help of God’s grace, we’ve discovered that there’s strength in unity, and we put ourselves wholeheartedly at the service of our brothers and sisters in humanity. We’ve certainly kept our hours of prayer intact, and so the hours of prayer in the chapel are the high point where we pray together for peace, but also where we each draw the strength to carry out our mission every day with patience, love and humility. Because, in the final analysis, this is our principal evangelization.
