Lenten Inspiration

As we enter the season of Lent, a time of reflection and giving, we invite you to join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in supporting the “Inspiration Center.”

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From Marriage at 13 to Finding Inspiration – Jyoti’s Incredible Journey of Overcoming Adversity and Building a Brighter Future with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

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From marriage at 13 to finding inspiration – Jyoti experienced an incredible journey of overcoming adversity and building a brighter future with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

Jyoti

Jyoti was just 13-years-old when her older sister arranged for her to be married. She had dreamed of joining a religious congregation, but her family had other plans. A teenager and married, her life was far from stable. Her husband became an alcoholic, using all their income to support his drinking. One night, during a domestic dispute, Jyoti was pushed from the terrace of their home. She was severely injured, and it was uncertain if she would ever walk again.

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth believed in Jyoti and helped her enroll in a training program at the Preranalaya Social Development Center. The Center is a source of inspiration to many young women and children.

Preranalaya means inspiration in the local language, and this name truly embodies the spirit of the center and its mission. Located in the remote village of Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh, India, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are providing the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for everyone.

Jyoti began to recover and excelled in the program. She was so talented that she began working at the center. Jyoti’s husband never recovered from his demons, but she refused to let the hardships of the past impede her. Jyoti has now built a new life for her family and is grateful for the second chance she was given. The work that the Sisters do at the center is a true testament to their faith in God and their belief in the power of inspiration. Their tireless efforts are making a real difference in the lives of the young people they serve, and are an inspiration to us all.

As we enter the season of Lent, a time of reflection and giving, we invite you to join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in supporting the mission of the “Inspiration Center.” This season of giving is a reminder that we are all interconnected and that by supporting each other, we can make the world a better place. Our faith calls us to serve others and to be a source of hope and inspiration in the world. Through your generosity and support, you can play a vital role in creating a brighter future for the young women and children of this area.

Will you make a gift of support to help transform the lives of young women like Jyoti and children in need?

Thank you for considering a donation to support the vital work of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Your generosity will make a profound impact on the lives of those in need.

Sister Sudha Rani Jonnalagadda is in charge of the PSDC and oversees a variety of community training programs, including computer classes, tailoring, and English courses. This skills-developing, college-accredited courses give students the tools they need to further their education and create stronger, more successful lives for themselves and their future families. The need in this area is strong, and the Sisters’ efforts are making a real difference in the lives of the young people they serve.

As we enter the season of Lent, a time of reflection and giving, we invite you to join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in supporting the “Inspiration Center.”

MAKE A DONATION

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Thank you for considering a donation to support the vital work of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Your generosity will make a profound impact on the lives of those in need.