When we speak of the origins of our community, we invariably recall the gathering commemorating 200 years of the Congregation worldwide and 60 years of its presence in Ecuador. As former students and teachers, each of us began our Christian and Assumptionist journey at different times, and it is Saint Marie Eugenie who allowed us to come together in this shared mission. Our community, formed (so far) by women from different generations, enriches our experience and enables us to connect with the global Assumption family.
We began as a group united by the loving memory of our school years, where music shaped our experience of God and our social awareness. Over time, we realised that nostalgia and the desire for a safe place were not enough. And so, we moved from singing “we are heirs, let us plough the furrow and feel the weight of the earth” to truly feeling it and choosing a life in community, growing through formation, uniting in prayer, and committing ourselves to our congregation, with our mission of evangelisation and animation through music.
We have made music central to our mission, as it helps us encounter Jesus and share that experience with the whole Assumption family. Through music, we unite our communities in Ecuador and Mexico, echoing the founder’s vision in song. Music continually reminds us of our roots, values, and heritage.
And it is this same music that opens our eyes to the world, allowing us to express the realities of our peoples, while recognising ourselves as a society with shared histories and experiences, going through the same pains and joys. But music is not only an expression of devotion; it also restores our hope and confidence that it is possible for this world to be a place of glory for God. It encourages us to continue working toward building the Kingdom and to surrender our lives to Jesus Christ.
In community gatherings, music becomes a vital means of expressing God’s presence and uniting us in worship. Through music, we honour our Father and deepen our shared faith, transcending time and distance together.
And so, music continues to be an essential element in the mission of evangelisation, in the daily life of communities and personal journeys, reminding us that beauty and spirituality are intrinsically linked on the path to holiness and communion with God and our Church.
ASSUMPTION VOICES
Province of Ecuador and Mexico
Original Spanish
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