“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. Josephine (Dorothy) Ewertz, OSB was called home to God on May 3, 2023 in Norfolk. She was born on December 26, 1925 in Colwich, USA, Diocese of Wichita She offered herself to God through Temporary…
In his intention for May, 2023, Pope Francis prays that ecclesial movements and groups might daily rediscover their evangelizing mission. https://youtu.be/kZwUcuP1BPk Pope Francis says, “These movements renew the Church with their capacity for dialogue at the service of her evangelizing mission.” He notes, too, that each group has its own unique charism, which allows them…
“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. Hilde (Hildegund Anna) Martin, OSB was called home to God on April 29, 2023 in Sorocaba. She was born on May 23, 1938 in Augsburg, Germany, Diocese of Augsburg . She offered herself to God…
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…
We thank God that after more than 3 years of break because of the pandemicwe can hold again our International Weeks of Encounter. On April 20, after all 25 participants had safely arrived, the International Weeks of Encounter was opened.It started with entrance procession of Holy Mass in the morning. The participants representing their country of…
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 May 6, Sr. Mary Agnes Minda, OSB will make her final profession together with Sr. Elisabeth Hodalo Same Kondokissem, OSB, Sr. Françoise Tohouleba, OSB and Sr. Marie Louise Tawalessi from Togo, who after 3 years probation time will make final profession in our Congregation. Sr. Mary Agnes Minda, OSB Sr.Elisabeth Hodalo Sama Kondokissem.OSB Sr.Françoise Tohouleba OSB…
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…
