On January 17, Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca arrived in Punalur to conduct the visitation of the Community. At the same time Sr. Maria Luz Dungca from Manila Priory stayed in the community for teaching of the aspirants and supporting the sisters. The remains of our deceased Sr. Leoni Joseph Manimala, who passed away in 2020,…
On January 15, we celebrate the feast day of Saints Maur and Placid, who were young disciples of St. Benedict. Thus it became the feast of Benedictine formandees, of young men and women preparing to become Benedictines.As our Prioress General is named M. Maoro after St. Maur,it is her feast day and of the whole Congregation.…
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Our dear Sr. Digna (Luiza) Pereira de Queiroz, OSB was called home to God on January 13, 2023 in Barbalha. She was born on June 19, 1929 in Nazare da Mata, PE, Diocese of Nazare da Mata,…
On the eve of the Epiphany, Fr. Philipp, OSB again blessed all our rooms. The young carol singers from the parish visited us and gratefully accepted our sweets and bank notes for children in Indonesia and around the world who, for various reasons, are at risk or have been victims of violence. We celebrated Epiphany…
Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray “that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than confrontation and helping especially the youngest and most vulnerable above all.” https://youtu.be/1I0WPaLBlRk
As it is our tradition, on the feast of Epiphany we go through the whole houseto bless the rooms with incense and holy water. We pray that our activities may go well and come to a good end. Singing Christmas songs throughout, it becomes a joyful event. As the three magi we are on the…
From January 2 – 4, sisters of Olinda priory gathered together to work out a plan for the next three years. These were wonderful days of reflection and deepening, but also relaxation with animation by Sister Fátima Cardoso, Sister Lídia and Sister Aleluia. Through the collaboration of all sisters and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,…
On January 1, 2023, Olinda Priory celebrated the temporary profession of Sr. Isabela Barbosa dos Anjos at Academia Santa Gertrudes in Olinda. Sr. Isabela showing her profession card. After the liturgical celebration followed the joyfully being together with the sisters,here with prioress M. Madalena Mendonça and junior directress Sr. Maria do Socorro da Silva.
On January 5, 2023 the Casa Community in Rome gathered in the big hallto participate online in the Requiem Mass for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI Through the big screen and internet we were able to follow the event closely. We were touched by the homily of Pope Francis meditating on the last words of Jesus:”Father,…
With the whole Church and the world we Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing mourn the death of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on December 31, 2022. At the same time we thank God for the gift of this great theologian and pope who led the Church in difficult times with his deep faith, humility…
