“I think that when times are hardest and most difficult, we must give ourselves over more to prayer and increase our faith. I also believe that by her powerful intercession, the Blessed Virgin will give us tranquility and peace.” January 2015 FMI General Administration (Letter of Father Chaminade, No. 581 - March 2, 1831 to Fr. Lalanne) News n. 27 13: Sr. Susanna and Sr. Ana Lucia travel to Agen to organize the Perpetual Vows Preparation Program 13-14: Sr. Franca attends the Assembly of the UISG (Rome Constellation) - Roma. 19: . 7-8: Session on digital issues for Marianist teachers’ network - France. 11: Feast of the Founders in Antony - France. 15: Tutella Council - France. 15-18: Meeting of Marianist Social Justice Collaborative at Chaminade High School, Hollywood, Florida - USA. Sr. Franca visits India. 16: 18: Perpetual Vows Preparation Program begins in Agen - France. Meeting of the Japan Marianist Family - 10:30 Mass with the Marianist Family, followed by a Party Gathering - Gyousei chapel and dining hall – Japan. 23-25: Marianist Lay Formation Initiative - the concluding weekend retreat. Sr. Grace Walle, FMI will present on Mary: Model of Mission – USA. 25: Feast of the Founders in Bordeaux - two young people make their Consecration to Mary - France. 25: Feast of the Founders, with the Marianist Family, Abidjan – Ivory Coast