Our History
One day as I was shopping in a bazaar, I discovered a book (in French) called "Mail Box to our Dear Heavenly Papa". In reading it, I found that it connected with my ideals: expressing one's devotion to the Eternal Father in the form of written prayers. The author, Mr. Roger Bonheur, had the remarkable idea to spread the devotion through the publication of the book, along with a box (mail box) where we can deposit our prayers.
After contacting him, I had the opportunity and privilege to work with him from 1993 to 1998. I found he was a very good man, gifted with the simplicity of a child's heart. The humble attitude showing through his writings helps us to rediscover the magnitude of a child's heart too often lost over the years. I felt his work could not remain unfinished, and it should go on being spread around even after his death. Then came to me the desire to ensure continuity. Having the complete support of my husband, of my two sons and of my spiritual guide, I thus contacted his family to express my wish. His children happily agreed to give me the necessary rights for the continuation of the work.
Thereafter, I contacted Editions Saint Raphael which agreed to participate in the process. After having read the first draft of the book, the publisher thought it was a wonderful idea. As for the name of the Fondation, it was inspired by the biblical text: "The widow of Zarephath*" in Book 1. Kings. I felt it was a very good bridge between the Mail Box and the message which reminds us how the Father, in His divine Providence, responds to all our needs. When we present Him our prayers, He provides everything.
Pierrette Rodrigue
Coordinator
* Zarephath is Hebrew for Sarepta
After contacting him, I had the opportunity and privilege to work with him from 1993 to 1998. I found he was a very good man, gifted with the simplicity of a child's heart. The humble attitude showing through his writings helps us to rediscover the magnitude of a child's heart too often lost over the years. I felt his work could not remain unfinished, and it should go on being spread around even after his death. Then came to me the desire to ensure continuity. Having the complete support of my husband, of my two sons and of my spiritual guide, I thus contacted his family to express my wish. His children happily agreed to give me the necessary rights for the continuation of the work.
Thereafter, I contacted Editions Saint Raphael which agreed to participate in the process. After having read the first draft of the book, the publisher thought it was a wonderful idea. As for the name of the Fondation, it was inspired by the biblical text: "The widow of Zarephath*" in Book 1. Kings. I felt it was a very good bridge between the Mail Box and the message which reminds us how the Father, in His divine Providence, responds to all our needs. When we present Him our prayers, He provides everything.
Pierrette Rodrigue
Coordinator
* Zarephath is Hebrew for Sarepta