“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. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB was called home to God on October 16, 2023 in Torres Novas She was born on May 27, 1940 in Rebordoes, Diocese of Porto, Portugal. She offered herself to…
Nine sisters of our Congregation took part in the World Conference of Benedictine Educators at the Monastery of São Bento, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from October 11 – 15, 2023. from left to right: Sr. Maureen Cariaga (Manila), Sr. Augustina Joseph Akampuiira (GD-Jinja), Sr. Yusta Sanga (Ndanda), Sr. Mayara Aparecida dos S. Silva (Sorocaba), Sr.…
The meeting of the Young Benedictine Women of CIB was held this year in Tutzing. 18 Benedictine women met for encounter and sharing. The participants came from 6 different European countries. Speakers were Sr. Lynn McKenzie, OSB, moderator of CIB, and Sr. Mechthild Hommel, theologian and presently subprioress in Tutzing. Sr. Mechtild shared about the…
On October 6 during the midday prayer, the new member of the Casa community, Sr. Bonifasia Ngonyani was officially welcomed with a short rite. She received a candle light in her hand, while M. Maoro Sye prayed for her,gave her the local regulations of the Casa community and blessed her. Afterwards, all sisters sang a blessing song…
On October 3, Sr. Bethania Lee was installed as new prioress of Daegu Priory. The installation was done by the outgoing prioress Sr. Christina Moon,as she was delegated by M. Maoro Sye, Prioress General. After Sr. Christina congratulated the new prioress Sr. Bethania… …all sisters came in front to give her the sign of peace…
September 1st to October 4, 2023 marked the Season of Creation. The Priory House community started this Season of Creation by integrating an intercessory prayer at Vespers and Holy Mass. Laudato Si’ Movement Pilipinas organized Ecumenical Walk for Creation on September 15, 2023, from 5AM -8:30AM at the Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word, E. Rodriquez, Quezon City.…
On Saturday, September 30, the International Treasurers’ Meeting came to an end. In the morning the closing mass was celebrated with international songs … and an offertory procession, bringing to the altar the work done. Towards the end of Holy Mass, the sisters received the blessing for the journey ahead. After holy mass and…
On October 1, 2023 Peramiho with the whole Archdiocese of Songea celebrated the jubilee of 125 years Christianity in the region, as in 1898 the first Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Cassian Spiss on the hill of Peramiho. In preparation for this great event on September 17, the Missionary Benedictine Sisters and St. Ottilien…
“Let us pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a style of life at every level, allowing herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the world’s peripheries.” https://youtu.be/nqgIrvcEKe8Pope Francis launched that invitation on Friday as he released his prayer intention for October 2023: “For the Synod”.
What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me? Psalm 116:12 With joy and gratitude, Mother Raphaela Mlwilo, OSB and the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing Ndanda announce the Eucharistic celebration with the rite of First Profession and Silver Jubilee of 25 years of profession, which will be presided over by Rev.…
