We Need the Holy Spirit!

Pentecost! It is a special time in the life of the Church and in our life! We recall the event: The Apostles were gathered in prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and with other women. They had received a mission from Jesus but they were at loss on how to carry it out, because […]

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“Ask the Animals …“ – 03

The Lost Sheep In Holy Scripture, Jesus explains to us what a good shepherd is like: He cares for his flock. He calls his sheep by name, he knows them, he does not flee when the wolf comes. He even lays down his life for his sheep. What has always impressed me the most is […]

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for everyday life … 17

  “A child of the MTA will not be lost. The child might swing to and fro from time to time but it cannot get lost.” Father Joseph Kentenich in Aschaffenburg, November 28, 1937 IMPULSE A child is sitting on a swing pumping hard, pushing the swing back and forth, faster and faster. The wind […]

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Queen of May, My Mother and Queen!

“Everything that belongs to me is yours… But you, o Mother, know how weak I am…so, Mother, help me…Do with me as you will! Only let me love you, honor you, and grow in love for you; let me love you without measure or end.” (Joseph Engling-May 1, 1916) With this prayer by Joseph Engling, […]

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“Ask the Animals …“ – 02

Dung Beetles and Bees Dung beetles! That doesn’t sound very pleasant. Also called: earth borer, which mucks out! Yes, it feeds mainly on manure, animal “waste”, which is popularly called dung. For us, we could say: It rummages in the dark, inside the earth and searches there for “waste.” That is not good. Father Kentenich […]

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„Patris Corde“

Joseph-Hymn   O, St. Joseph, patron saint, intercessor at God’s throne, Hidden greatness, look on us; we entrust the Church to you. Pure spouse Blessed Virgin Mary, include us in your love, With you in the covenant of love – let us experience protection and salvation hour after hour. You stand with us in the […]

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for everyday life … 16

“If there is anything that does not make us poor, it is giving love.” F. Josef Kentenich IMPULSE Imagine you are asked by a reporter, “What is love?” What answer would you spontaneously give? The word “love” is certainly the most overused word in the world. Yet, do we know profoundly what love is? St. […]

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“Ask the Animals …“ – 01

Like a CHICKEN?! Have you ever thought about chickens?    Maybe you have some of your own! We love the good eggs that we get from them! But have you ever watched a chicken drink? It dips its beek deeply into the water. Then, with its beek filled it quickly raises its head and the […]

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„Patris Corde“

„Patris Corde“ Pope Francis places Saint Joseph at the center of the letter “Patris Corde.”  He sketches Saint Joseph’s personality and vocation in seven chapters.  A beloved father A tender and loving father An obedient father An accepting father A creatively courageous father A working father A father in the shadows This inspires us to […]

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