100 Days of Joy: Sharing Pearls of Joy to remember Gianna Gobbi

Celebrating the Centenary of

Gianna Gobbi

with 100 Days of Joy!

Count Down - Day 21

A place with treasures on every shelf...

Monica is nine and in her first year of a level three atrium. The seed of faith, alive in her heart, has been deeply sown and nurtured in her since she first came to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd when she was three years old. Entering the atrium, she carefully chooses a sheet of paper and the perfect colored pencils to illuminate her work. She silently sits down at a small table. In peace and with enjoyment she writes:

There’s a place where I can be myself;

a place with treasures on every shelf.

A place to learn about God and pray;

A place where I’d like to be all day.

It’s just called “atrium,” quite a short name,

but it’s still a wonder all the same.

I just love that little room where I can be myself,

and I can explore as I please,

those treasures on the shelves.

We are pleased to celebrate the Centenary of Gianna Gobbi's birth, a milestone in the history of

the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd by sharing this

"Pearl of Joy" with you!

Today, Monday, November 25, 2019 is our 21st day in our countdown of 100 days leading to the celebration of Gianna Gobbi's Centenary.

On Mondays during this count down, we are sharing pearls of joy found in the children's words or in their art work.

Join the Celebration!

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