Everything comes from the Father and returns to the Father through Jesus in the Spirit; to be Sentinel of the Holy Family is to watch over this. Watching is watching, scrutinizing, analyzing, understanding, telling, shouting, alerting, explaining, orienting, guiding; in the night or in broad daylight. You wake up SDLSF and awaken Sentinels; you lie awake SDLSF: " I sleep, but my heart watches ", says the Beloved to the Beloved (Ct 5,2).
When you're a Sentinel, do you have to take part in all the activities?
It's only a proposal, what's essential is fidelity to the Daily Week.
If I become a Sentinel, how long do I have to serve?
Becoming a Sentinel is a lifelong calling, because it's not a commitment to a prayer community, but a way of life.
Live in the School of Mary, "full of grace", filled with the Holy Spirit. In prayer and obedience, the Sentinel of the Holy Family leaves her heart in God's hands, to be shaped and filled throughout her life.
If I don't have Internet access, how can I become a Sentinel?
Thanks to the community! A Sister Sentinel will receive the Mystery for you both to meditate on.
If I forget to say my Dizaine for a day or more, should I be discouraged?
This is no reason to unsubscribe. Take heart and watch or listen to the testimonies about the fruits of praying the Shared Rosary.
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Why do we have to keep the same Mystery for a month?
Keeping the same mystery for a month allows you to meditate on it, to understand all the meanings it takes on, letting yourself be taught by the Holy Spirit.
I'm not receiving my Mystery, what should I do?
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If there's nothing, send an e-mail to sentinelles.delasaintefamille@gmail.com
If I unsubscribed by mistake, how can I re-enroll?
Simply write to us at the Riverkeeper address: sentinelles.delasaintefamille@gmail.com
How many Sentinels are there around the world, and where are they located?
To find out, take a look at our map on the following page:
Are there any Sentinel meetings?
Of course it is! In fact, meetings are essential for sharing among sisters. You can join or create a Star in your town, take part in a chapter or a pilgrimage that we organize.
Follow our online calendar to find out about upcoming events, or visit our Organization page to find out more about the different groups that make up Les Sentinelles de La Sainte Famille.
Can I take part in pilgrimages organized by the Presidia?
Yes, a pilgrimage is usually organized every year. Don't hesitate to check our calendar to keep up to date with upcoming events!
Who are the people in Nazareth and what do they do?
Nazareth is a group of 10 Presidia who support Bethlehem in the practical management of the community and who participate in discerning and promoting Bethlehem's decisions.
How can I find other Sentinels in my area?
There are two meeting places, Brussels and Les Etoiles, and/or write to the address Sentinelles: sentinelles.delasaintefamille@gmail.com
What is an Etoile?
These are Sentinel's overseas branches. The following Stars have been founded:
- Lille in April 2015,
- Luxembourg in December 2015,
- Bretagne (on the Rance river) in July 2018,
- Aix-en-Provence in June 2019,
- Tarbes-Lourdes in January 2021.
On what criteria is an Etoile founded?
It's thecall of a Sentinel surrounded by a dozen Sentinels
Is it possible to join an Etoile?
Yes, by writing your request to the Riverkeeper address: sentinelles.delasaintefamille@gmail.com
How can I contact you if your site is in French?
Our site will soon be translated into English and Spanish
How do you know where the Sentinels of a Star meet?
Send your request to the Riverkeeper address: sentinelles.delasaintefamille@gmail.com
How did Sentinelles come into being?
Discover the genesis of the sentinel call and its history
Why were the Sentinels born in a Franciscan convent?
The Holy Family Sentinels were providentially born in a Franciscan convent. While looking for a place and a chaplain to accompany us, we met Brother Daniel Marie from the Convent of Saint Anthony, who happily agreed to follow us on this wonderful adventure.
Is it important to be close to Franciscan spirituality?
Franciscan spirituality is a beautiful thing, and is often in line with our own, but the real challenge for the Presidia is to follow in the footsteps of the Holy Family.
Can men become Sentinels?
Men can't join the Presidia because we're an all-women's group, but there's also a men's group called "Les Chapelins", which is also dedicated to mission through intercessory prayer.