Little Sister Magdeleine

Little Sisters of Jesus: Our Life and Spirituality

Little Sisters Hackney — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:01:27 +0000

Little Sister Magdeleine The Little Sisters of Jesus were founded in 1939 by a French woman, Little Sister Magdeleine of Jesus, who had read the life and writings of Brother Charles. Like him, she wanted to be a disciple of Jesus by witnessing to God's great love for all people by "proclaiming the Gospel with her whole life." read more »

Our Belonging to the Eastern Churches in Europe

Little Sisters Hackney — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:11:42 +0000

In April this year, several of our communities belonging to the Eastern Churches in Europe met together in Rusti Krstur in Serbia to support each other and to deepen their belonging in their particular Rite. read more »

A New Book available: Little sister Magdeleine of Jesus

Little Sisters Hackney — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:10:58 +0000

From the Cross to the Crib, Spiritual way of Little Sister Magdeleine of Jesus

Little Sisters Hackney — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:54:31 +0000

Tre fontane Grotto chapel

Little sister Magdeleine brings a fresh understanding to the mission of Jesus, expressed throughout his life in the crib, no less than the cross. read more »

Beyond Borders, Life and spirituality of Little sister Magdeleine of Jesus

Little Sisters Hackney — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:21:58 +0000

This book tells the life of an extraordinary woman who, at 38, started a new journey, going beyond social barriers and all kind of borders which separate people, with a blind trust in Jesus "the Master of the Impossible." It's the story of a woman who, being attentive to the signs of her time, influenced the Church in many hidden ways.

Hidden Racism

Little Sisters Hackney — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:41:25 +0000

1953 Bassa, Cameroun

Magdeleine writes about how racism is one of the most serious violations of love. read more »

Rome, Centre of Unity

Little Sisters Hackney — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:57:40 +0000

1962 With Father Voillaume

Little sister Magdeleine writes to Father Voillaume about her desire for complete openness with the Roman authorities. read more »

Building love

Little Sisters Hackney — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:38:25 +0000

With the youth

In central Lebanon, two Communities of little sisters started simultaneously in two villages scarcely 20 km from each other, but divided by generations of deep enmity. One of the villages, Ras Baalbeck, was Christian, the other Hermel, Muslim.

But for Little sister Magdeleine building up love should begin within the Community. read more »

God's call to the poorest and for Magdeleine to give her life for Russia

Little Sisters Hackney — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:34:11 +0000

1956 On the road to Eastern Europe

Little sister Magdeleine felt the Lord was calling her to leave for Russia for good. She set out on 8 September 1957. 'Now I am going to carry Jesus where there is such a need for hope.' read more »

Little Sister Magdeleine and the Vatican

Little Sisters Hackney — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:58:10 +0000

1975 Rome,in St Peters Square

Little sister Magdeleine's audacity in forging a new road in religious life always went hand in hand with her constant concern for complete transparancy and dialogue with the authority of the Church. Her personal friendship with both Paul VI and John Paul II would also be a great support. read more »