Birthday of Mother Marie Salomé
In this day of her birthday in 1847, we remember Mother Marie-Salomé in the words of some Missionaries of Africa and in the Chronicles. From the booklet “Centenary of Reverend Mother Marie-Salomé 1847-1947 – Lectures given at the Mother House by Rev. J. Joseph Maze, White Father” The direct action of God is clearly manifested in the humble only, for the humble are holy. Was Reverend Mother Marie Salome holy? She had asked for that grace when she made her First Communion. “What did you ask Jesus for?” somebody had asked. At eleven years of age she had answered: “I asked God to make me a saint by doing whatever He wills.” A simple enough answer, but admirable in the mouth of a child. If we study all the treatises of the Spiritual Life, if we read the advice and maxims of their authors, we find that the…
3rd March 2025 with cardinal Lavigerie
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2nd March 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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1st March 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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28th February 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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I am an instrument in the hands of God
Sr. Celina Natanek shares her faith with us Jesus came into the world so that we might have life and have it in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10). These words are my missionary programme, but also our religious programme. For we serve so that those to whom we are sent may have life and have it in abundance. Before joining the congregation, I led a life similar to many other young people: studies, household chores, discos, working abroad. However, there were still questions in my heart: Who is God? What is the meaning of life? What is heaven? Even as a child I felt God’s presence, especially in nature, in the silence of the church and during adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. In my imaginings, God was powerful but also austere, which did not always match the experience of His nearness. My grandfather taught me to see beauty…
27th February 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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26th February 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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25th February 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
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Enjoying life to the full in Belgium
Highlights of our sisters’ life in Belgium The Olympic Games As you know, this summer (2024), the Olympic Games were held in Paris. What a pleasure to see all these athletes giving their all after months and months of training. But what you may not know is that in Eureka (the house where our sisters live), there was also an event taking place! The Tour d’Eureka 2024 by bike! And be proud, because the yellow jersey was won by Sister Alice Geron! While Sister Marie-Louise Mortiaux excelled in endurance and won the medal for best endurance! Well done to them both! Jubilees 2024: 65 years of vows by Greta, Madeleine and Bob On 15 August 2024, we were delighted to celebrate Madeleine Dierckx and Greta Van Audenhove’s 65th anniversary of their vows. Father Bob Dierckx was also celebrating his jubilee, 65 years as a priest, so we…