Sisters of Mary Immaculate
Servant of God Fr. Johannes Schneider Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate
"Is there any gift that would please God more than the very fact that you will help recover
His poor, lost children?"
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Hope in the Slums of Manila
Mission Week is a special time when our thoughts and prayers turn to places where the Gospel is proclaimed not only in word but, above all, in deed. Today we turn our gaze to the Philippines, to the heart of Manila—a city teeming with life yet full of contrasts. It is...
“Reverse” Missions
Mission Week is a special time when our thoughts turn to distant lands where our missionary sisters serve. This time, we want to reflect on the mystery of the mission taking place in Europe. With deep gratitude, we turn our gaze today to our sisters from Tanzania who...
Polish-Tanzanian Mission in Indonesia
Mission Week in the Church is a special time when our eyes and hearts turn toward the farthest corners of the world. With deep gratitude, we turn our thoughts to our missionary sisters in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. It is there, in the heart of...
The Medal of Saint Hedwig of Silesia
It was a source of great pride and joy for the Congregation to learn that our John Paul II Children’s Care and Treatment Center in Jaszkotl had been honored with the Medal of Saint Hedwig of Silesia, awarded by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Wrocław. The Medal of...
DAILY BREAD
Monday, 2 November
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – All Souls’ Day , Readings: Wisdom 3:1–9; Psalm 23; Romans 8:14–23; John 11:17–27Today, on All Souls’ Day, we remember our beloved departed ones, not simply with sadness, but with love that continues beyond death and...
Sunday 1 November
All Saints – Solemnity, Readings: Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14; Psalm 24; 1 John 3:1–3; Matthew 5:1–12aToday, as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, the Church reminds us that holiness is not the privilege of a few extraordinary people, but the vocation and...
Saturday 31 October
Saturday of week 30 in Ordinary Time, Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Gospel: Luke 14:1,7-11In today’s Gospel, Jesus observes how the guests at a banquet choose the places of honour and teaches them a fundamental principle of discipleship: “Everyone who...
Friday 30 October
Friday of week 30 in Ordinary Time, Gospel: Luke 14:1-6In today’s Gospel, Jesus encounters a man suffering from dropsy while dining at the house of a leading Pharisee. Knowing that He is being closely watched, Jesus asks: “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”...
SPIRITUALITY
MARY WATCHING OVER US
“All of them persisted in prayer together with Mary, the Mother of Jesus and His brothers” / Acts 1:12-14 / Immerse us, Mother, in this invocation of the Holy Spirit, the Promise of the Father and Jesus; unite our hearts with Yours; strengthen our perseverance; and...
MOTHER OF THE INNER JOURNEY
Mary, Mother, God has called you to a constant readiness for the inner journey. A shift in perspective, an openness—to a new way of seeing reality, to different ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. When Jesus gave you to us as our Mother, he also wanted you to guide...
OUR LADY OF HUMILITY
They say that humility does not really mean thinking badly of oneself, but rather thinking less of oneself. You, Mary, are the most humble, because you do not think of yourself at all and you do not worry about yourself at all. For you, giving glory to God is...
COMFORTER OF THE AFFLICTED
"A Prayer for Overcoming Distress and Adversity. Blessed Mother of our Savior, who in your Heart experienced immeasurable sorrow, grief, and fear so that you might sympathize with us, be to us always the holy Mother of Consolation amid all our cares, sufferings, and...