Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of June 2024, and invites everyone to pray for people who flee their home countries. In his video, the Pope reminds Christians that “whoever welcomes a migrant welcomes Christ,” and expresses how often this context is forgotten.
With Pentecost, that is 50 days after Easter,the Easter season ends and we return to ordinary time.Yet, Jesus does not leave us alone.Rather, he is present in a different, more universal way than during his earthly ministry. The outpouring of the Spirit happened that time after Christ’s ascension,when they were all together in one place. Though…
“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. Gertrud (Gertrud) Banz, OSB was called home to God on May22, 2024 in Tutzing, Germany. She was born on November 16, 1927, in Hasle, Switzerland Diocese of Basel. She offered herself to…
On May 17, the Casa community celebrated the requiem mass of Maria Teresa,the mother of Dr. Cotogni, our financial adviser, together with her relatives and friends. It was the explicit wish of late Maria Teresa to have the requiem massin our house with the sisters,as it was done already many years before with the requiem…
From May 15 – 17, the Casa community held its community days. After the opening prayer and a short input about the first treasure of our charism, monastic life of prayer and community, the community member shared in two groups. The next morning we listened to the results of the intensegroup sharing.This was followed by reports given…
“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. Candida (Irmgard) Hillebrand, OSB was called home to God on May 4, 2024 in Tutzing, Germany. She was born on May 5, 1931 in Borgentreich, Diocese of Paderborn, Germany. She offered herself…
As it is our custom, also this year the Casa community walked in procession around the house through the garden singing the litany of the Saints. With this liturgy we acknowledge the gift of our beautiful environment,which refreshes our minds and bears fruits for our bodily nourishment.It is our responsibility to care for it,yet we…
On May 3, Peramiho Priory celebrated the Final Profession of Sr. Mary Paul Chintala, Sr. Regina Neema Mlelwa, Sr. Maria Elizabeth Kibonge, Sr. Maria Ester Tarimo, and Sr. Mary Faith Kimario. The Holy Mass with the rite in the abbey church was presided over by Right Reverend Abbot Oktavian Masingo, OSB of Hanga Abbey. from left…
With joy, the prioress of Tutzing Sr. Rachel Feller announces the Eucharistic Celebration with the rite of Final Profession of Sr. M. Paulina Kleinsteuber, OSB on Sunday, 14th of July, 2024. Let us unite with Tutzing Priory in prayer that Sr. M. Paulina may experience the blessing of Him, who called her.
On May 1, M. Irenen Dabalus celebrated her jubilee of 60 years profession in Tagaytay / Philippines. She was Prioress General of our Congregation from 1994 to 2006. Congratulations,and may God reward you for all you did and are still doing for our Congregation!
