Only few days after the farewell of Sr. Aquinata, the Casa Community had again to say good by,this time to Sr. Beata Katuku Mbuvi of Nairobi Priory,who stayed with us for 2 years. In her quiet contentment,her empathetic nature,her giftedness and readiness to give a hand wherever needed,Sr. Beata was such a positive presence in our…
On June 6 the Casa Community had to say good bye to Sr. Aquinata Böckmann,as she moved to Haus St. Benedikt, the house for the retired missionaries.It was not easy, as Sr. Aquinata had stayed in Rome more than 50 yearsand had been one of the pillars of the community. In the evening program sisters…
On Pentecost the Church celebrates its own birthday with the sending of the Holy Spirit. Besides the Eucharistic celebration and the liturgy of the hours, we in the Casa community follow an old tradition to distribute on this day the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Every sisters receives a small card in form of a dove with one…
It is an old, even pre-Christian tradition to go around the fields to ask God’s blessing. The Christians replaced the pagan custom by doing procession in the days before Ascension praying the Litany of the Saints. We sisters in Rome, Casa Community and participants of the International Weeks of Encounter, followed this ancient tradition. On Thursday,…
On Friday May 12 during midday prayer, Sr. Neema Adyuti Mkolokoti of the Ndanda Priory renewed her vows for two more years.She committed herself to follow Christ in religious community,to obedience according to the Rule of Benedict and our Constitutions,and to stability in our Congregation. The profession card was signed by M. Maoro Sye and Sr.…
On April 22, 27 pilgrim of the Good Samaritan Education Community visited our Casa Community. The Good Samaritan Education Community covers ten Good Samaritan Schools.The group included Good Samaritan Sisters, school principals, school board members from different schools of the Good Samaritan Sisters in Australia. Our Congregation is in friendly relationship to the Good Samaritan…
On April 16 the sisters in the Casa Community had to say good bye to Sr. Theophilia Iipumbu.Sr. Theophilia spent 10 years in Rome faithfully serving in the kitchen and refectory with one year renewal attending music classes. During the evening recreation on Friday April 14, sisters expressed their gratitude with songs and music pieces and…
On April 10, Easter Monday, Flordeliza Flores made her oblation in the Casa Santo Spirito / Rome. She committed herself to live the Rule of St. Benedict in her particular circumstances of lifeand to participate in the mission of the Casa Santo Spirito. Flordeliza Flores is a friend of the house for many yearsand wished…
On Holy Saturday we once more start the day with the office of readings, listening to the book of lamentations,yet our singing and praying is pregnant with hope… The celebration of the resurrection starts in the night,when it is dark and cold.We gather around the fire, as we are in need of light and warmth. Yet,…
Jesus Christ took upon himself suffering, cross and death for our sake;out of love for usand in total surrender to the Father’s will.Through his suffering, death and resurrection we are saved. Our day on Holy Friday starts with the office of readings.Readings from the book of Lamentations are sung by single sisters. During the morning…
