“Let Justice and Peace Flow” The theme of this year’s ecumenical Season of Creation We prayed vespers in the garden, where we were in close touch with God’s creation. We raised our hands towards the sky in all directions open to receive God’s blessings through His miraculous creation. May God teach us to be one…
In The Pope Video for September, produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, he reflected on the indifference endured by many people who are marginalized.“A homeless person who dies on the street will never appear among the top stories of search engines or newscasts,” he lamented, wondering how our societies could have reached such a level…
“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. Camilla (Ha Soon) Cheongn, OSB was called home to God on August 18, 2023 in Daegu. She was born on June 19, 1938 in Haepukchin, Korea in the Diocese of Yeonkil. She offered…
On August 15, Novice Elisabeth Junga Sung made her first profession. Her new name is now Sr. Josemaria. May God keep and strengthen her in her vocation!
On August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, during midday prayerSr. Michaela-Sifa Sivilondire renewed her profession. She belongs to Nairobi Priory and participates in the International Juniorate Programme (IJP). In front of the altar and in the presence of Vicaress General Sr. Lumen Gloria Dungca and the whole communitySr. Michaela-Sifa read the profession card. This was signed…
Our Sr. Nadya Ruzhina together with a team prepared and accompanied 120 youth from Bulgaria to the World Youth Day in Lisbon / Portugal, an unforgettable experience for all. It was a week full of encounters, liturgical celebrations and being together on the way. The last night was spent in the open under the sky…
On July 31, 1923, Sisters Diemud Gerber, Ludovika Kohler, Iniga Endres, and Soteris Spieler arrived in the German farming village of Raeville, Nebraska, to begin the new foundation of Missionary Benedictine Sisters in the USA. A mass of thanksgiving was held in Raeville on July 30. Thanksgiving Mass in Raeville July 30:More than 400 faithful assembled to…
After preparing the land and sowing, it is now harvest time in Rome. God blessed our land with plenty of sunshine, rain from heaven and water from the borehole,and our labourto make the plants grow and thrive. We thank God for His blessing as we harvest together and celebrate!
As the World Youth Day 2023 was taking place in Lisabon – Portugal, our sisters in Torres Novas Priory together with the young and old were actively involved. In June 2023, the Torres Novas Priory House received the symbols of the WYD, the Cross and the icon of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Youth of…
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of August, which is dedicated to the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and invites young people to set aside fear and embark on a joyful journey to bear witness to Christ in our world.
