Epiphany of the Lord

Christ has appeared to us;Come, let us adore him.   On Epiphany we celebrate the God invisible,who became visible to the people,who revealed himself to all nations. Three wise men from distant lands, who followed a star,discovered in the baby in the manger of Bethlehemthe newborn king and God.They prostrated themselves and adored. Let us join…

Seoul Visitation

 On December 29, the visitation of Seoul Priory was officially opened through the opening conference of M. Maoro Sye. She will be assisted during this visitation by Sr. Regina Tesch. M. Maoro had arrived already two weeks earlier in the country for a visit to Daegu. Sr. Regina arrived on December 27.  After the arrival…

Merry Christmas

When we celebrate Christmas,we remember the birth of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2000 years agoin Betlehem of Juda. Even more we celebrate God, who became human,who said an irrevocable YES to humanity,broken and sinful as it is…. And we cannot stop singing of HIMwho says YES even today to you and me. While listening…

Welcome Rite of new Members

 On December 24 , the Casa community welcomed two new members with a short rite during midday prayer.  Sr. Marie Therese Kim from Seoul Priory (left)and Sr. Maria Gabrielle Costumbrado form Manila Priory (right) The whole community prayed for them that they may live well their vocationin our intercultural community and blessed them with a song.…

Annual Retreat in the Casa

 Journeying with Mary, Pilgrim of Hope was the theme of the annual retreat in the Casa Community. We were glad to have once more Fr. David Glenday, Comboni missionary, to guide us through these days of spiritual renewal. The theme was inspired by the theme of the upcoming XIV General Chapter:Rekindle the Gift of GodWitnessing our Charism…

First and Final Profession in Olinda

 On December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Olinda Priory could celebrate the final profession of Sr. Isabela Barbosa do Anjo and first profession of Novice Maria Helen Rodrigues das Neves, now Sr. Maria Hellen. Novice Maria Helen reads her profession card promising faithfulness for three years… …and signs it on the altar. She…