Sister Marie-Louise MENAGE (Pierre-René), R.I.P.

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The Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa
invite you to share in their hope and to pray for

Sister Marie-Louise MENAGE (Pierre-René)

who has entered into eternal LIFE
on 20th January 2017 in Meaux.
She was 96 years old
of which 71 years of religious missionary life
In Algeria and France.

Celebrating Christian Unity

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This morning, during our celebration of the Eucharist at the General House, our confrere Fritz told us with evident passion about the celebration of the week of Christian unity. Here are a few extracts of his homily. Continue reading “Celebrating Christian Unity”

Jerusalem Sessions 2017-2018

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There will be no session in Jerusalem in 2017 due to the rehabilitation of the sessionists hostel.

In 2018, the retreat session will be offered in French and the Bethseda session will be offered in English.

Sr Anna-Maria Stüble (Anastasia), R.I.P.

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Les Soeurs Missionnaires de Notre-Dame d’Afrique
Vous invitent à partager leur espérance et à prier pour : 

Sœur Anna-Maria Stüble (Anastasia)

 Originaire du diocèse de Freiburg, Allemagne,
Entrée dans la vie à Köln, Seniorenhaus Heilige Drei Könige,
le 16 janvier 2017 à l’âge de 86 ans,
dont 54 de vie religieuse missionnaire.
Sa vie missionnaire s’est déroulé
au Burkina Faso, au Kenya, en Italie et en Allemagne.

Week of prayer for Christian Unity

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At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. Congregations and parishes all over the world exchange preachers or arrange special ecumenical celebrations and prayer services. The event that touches off this special experience is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity…

Continue reading this story on the Website of the World Council of Churches and download here the brochure for 2017.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees

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“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me” (Mk 9:37; cf. Mt 18:5; Lk 9:48; Jn 13:20). With these words, the Evangelists remind the Christian community of Jesus’ teaching, which both inspires and challenges. This phrase traces the sure path which leads to God; it begins with the smallest and, through the grace of our Saviour, it grows into the practice of welcoming others. To be welcoming is a necessary condition for making this journey a concrete reality…

Continue reading the message of Pope Francis for the 103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees on the Vatican Website.

McDonald’s marketing strategy…

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McDonald’s next to Vatican to offer free meals to the homeless

Jean-Claude Quennouëlle, R.I.P.

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The Provincial of France, Father Patrick Bataille,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Jean-Claude Quennouëlle

on Thursday the 12th of January 2017 in Paris (France), at the age of 88,
of which 65 years of missionary life
in the DR Congo and in France. Continue reading “Jean-Claude Quennouëlle, R.I.P.”

Maurits De Weerdt R.I.P.

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The Provincial of Belgium, Father Luc Putzeys,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Maurits De Weerdt

on Wednesday the 11th of January 2017 at Antwerpen (Belgium)
at the age of 81,
of which 55 years of  Missionary life
in Zambia and in Belgium. Continue reading “Maurits De Weerdt R.I.P.”

Statistics on the 1st January 2017

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On the 1st of January, there were 1232 members in the Society of the Missionaries of Africa. Discover where they come from and where they work. Continue reading “Statistics on the 1st January 2017”

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