Bringing Two Worlds Together

When I entered a time of sabbatical in Italy it was good to be able to continue my connection to the Church of Mary Magdalene/Mary's Place through spiritual writings with the women of Mary's in my heart. But it was a true gift of God to be presented with a new Italian Sister who has the same love of God and care for others in Roberta Niccacci. Soon after we met she said she was sure God had brought us together because she was looking for an American partner to participate in her business of caring for others, in the spirit of this land of saints, and in the beauty of this region known for its amazing art.

It all began with an idea of using the art of the region, specifically the ceramics of Deruta, gifted for the purpose of benefiting an American agency that offers great care and service, Mary's Place/Church of Mary Magdalene, and modeling how business can be at its best a service of care. Now that we have been brought together through the sacred coincidence of God, Roberta's initial idea of bringing together her business with a caring American Service Provider is happening. On October 22, 2011 at the Church of Mary Magdalene's "Hats and Tea" handpainted Deruta pottery of the CAMA workshop were auctioned, as well as tea cups gifted in return for those who gave to Church of Mary Magdalene generously, as the sharing begins.

But the sharing doesn't end there, on Wednesday May 16th at Mary's Place Spring Luncheon there will also be beautiful handpainted art offered as a gift to generous givers, as the spirit of sharing and caring continues. Having a dozen years of relationship with Mary's it is special for me to be able to take the story of the women into this amazing world of God's and find people like Roberta who are excited about sharing this one Spirit of hope, care and love through generosity. We all need one another, whether close or far away, and the more we share the closer we are.