October 4, 2025 "Let's celebrate to contemplate Creation together" On Saturday, October 4th, we couldn't have celebrated the day dedicated to those who have joined and live the SNOl Association in a more fitting way than this: by all going to Paesetto, surrounded by the beauty of Creation, in memory of St. Francis and meditating on the ten years that have passed since Pope Francis's encyclical letter, Laudato Si', which lives on in our hearts. It all began with a warm welcome from Sister Marina, who made the Emmaus Community hall and cafeteria available to us and accompanied us throughout the day, helping us organize all the planned activities. Nicoletta gave us a sweet welcome with a delicious taste of thick, golden honey, produced by the Paesetto bees and extracted in August. The meeting began in the Emmaus hall around 11:00 a.m. The Encyclical was our hymn of thanksgiving to the Lord for the marvelous creation we could enjoy in Paesetto, so dear to us all, and also for the joy we, members, new members, supporters, and volunteers of the Association, felt in meeting together in unity of purpose and animated by a spirit of true friendship. We missed the members who were unable to attend, and we sincerely hope they will be able to participate next time. Given the positive feedback we received from everyone, more days like this will certainly be scheduled. For absent members, please note that there were communications from the Association's president and other board members, from Vice President Sabina and Treasurer Nicoletta (who, in addition to their communications, shared personal reflections on Sister Maria Teresa's meditations on the Laudato Si' Encyclical), from Secretary Maria Stella (who, with her speech, provided a preview of interesting information on the life of bees), from the councilors: Olga (who gave us a preview of the 2025/2026 guided tour program, which will be discussed later), and from Sister Maria Teresa (who kept us engaged with her meditations on the Encyclical). Those present were further informed about recent work to maintain the hives and care for the beehives in Paesetto, the outcome of the request for trees and shrubs submitted to the Regional Department responsible for environmental matters (Progetto Ossigeno), which we hope will be delivered and planted soon, and the initiatives planned for 2025-2026, including: the joint formation between lay people and nuns that is planned; the guided tours of Rome's churches led by Olga, who, starting in November, will continue the Marian journey, continuing last year's program; and the days that will be organized for the elderly, for families, and for our beloved guiding star, Sister Maria. In her memory, we will plant a tree in Paesetto in February, and the area where the Paowlonia is located will be dedicated to her. The board of directors expressed their warm gratitude to the new Mother General of the Institute of the Daughters of the Church, Sister Maria Santos Garcia, to the vicar, Sister Maria Giampiccolo, and to the councilors, Sister Flomy (also bursar), Sister Consuelo, and Sister Sandra, for their joyful presence. We thank the Mother General for her appreciation of the Association and for providing us with precious words to reflect on. A highlight of the morning meeting was when Sister Maria Teresa, ten years after Laudato Si', shared profound reflections that sparked interesting discussion among those present, including Alessandro's proposal to organize meetings aimed at deepening our understanding of the Encyclical's themes. This was followed by a community lunch. Lunch was a unique opportunity for socializing, a pleasant moment to savor the delicacies prepared by the staff of the board and beyond, and also a beautiful moment of industrious and joyful collaboration among those who set the table, served, and cleaned up. The presence of the previous board members was greatly appreciated, with the new one representing continuity. This is an opportunity t