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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 »

Jesus Caritas Bulletin (New Series)

JC Administrator — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:55:55 +0000

Contents...

Charles de Foucauld, Silent witness for Jesus, 'in the face of Islam'

Little Sisters Hackney — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:18:14 +0000

Originally published as chapter 4 of Catholics in Interreligious Dialogue: Studies in Monasticism, Theology and Spirituality.

Published by Gracewing (2006) UK ISBN 0 85244 640 3, Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916): Silent witness for Jesus 'in the face of Islam',

Edited by Anthony O'Mahony and Peter Bowe, OSB read more »

Charles de Foucauld: Correspondence with his old school friend Gabriel Tourdes - Extracts

Little Sisters Hackney — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:06:54 +0000

1875 Charles at College in Paris

It is left to the reader to discover in these letters written by Charles de Foucauld to his school friend, Gabriel, the outcome of his long and sometimes painful search for true fulfilment. read more »

Part of our history: Pope Benedict visits Istanbul

Little Sisters Hackney — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:45:20 +0000

Bridge uniting Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus

This letter written from Turkey on the occasion of the visit of Benedict XVI to Istanbul presents a positive outlook for Ecumenism and inter-faith diologue'. read more »

Part of our history: Little Sister Magdeleine and Patriarch Bartholemew

Little Sisters Hackney — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:38:34 +0000

1984 with Patriarch Bartholemew

Patriarch Bartholemew always speaks of Little sister Magdeleine with great love. read more »

Part of our history: Little sister Magdeleine and Patriarch Athenagoras

Little Sisters Hackney — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:31:24 +0000

1965 with Patriarch Athénagoras

Strong links with the Phanar were built up over the years through a deep friendship between Little sister Magdeleine and Patriarch Athenagoras. read more »

Contemplatives at the heart of the world

Little Sisters Hackney — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:42:28 +0000

You have only one Model: Jesus. Do not look for another. Like Jesus during his life on earth, make yourself all things to all people. read more »

Little Sisters of Jesus in Serbia, Belgrade

Little Sisters Hackney — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:08:43 +0000

Consecration of a young monk

In her passion for unity, Little sister Magdeleine always wanted a community in Belgrade, among the orthodox, the religion of the majority of the population and in a society under a Communist regime.

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Bruxelles, Peterbos

Little Sisters Hackney — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:13:06 +0000

Peterbos neighbourhood

Our neighbourhood of Peterbos on the outskirts of Bruxelles is made up of 18 blocks, all social housing. read more »