Assembly 2007 - Bangalore

Day 1 - 14 November

The Assembly began on the evening of November 13, with a reception hosted by the Sisters of the Union. The reception was an opportunity for the Sisters to meet one another and spend time together.

The Indian Province of the Union prepared the Opening Ritual on November 14. As Assembly participants arrived, they were welcomed with a garland and a bhindi. The ritual included prayer, dancing and the symbol of poornakumbham -- the fullness of life.

In ritual and dance, participants were challenged to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of those made poor.

The highlight of the day was storytelling focusing on the history of IPA and the way in which the IPA members had carried out the IPA directions for mission during the four years since the last Assembly.

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