“How many of us ask themselves in their daily examination of conscience: Did I earn my food today? …Was my work worth even a watery soup?” Abbot Francis Pfanner
“Abbot Pfanner is the symbolic embodiment of dedicated, courageous daring men and women who came to Southern Africa towards the end of the nineteenth century.” Archb. B. Tlhagale, at the 125th of Abbot Francis Pfanner, Mariannhill
Mother Paula Emunds (1865-1948) – Co-Foundress
October 10th, 2011 | Posted by in Blog | Emaus News - (1 Comments)The Emaus Heritage Centre is run by both, the Missionaries of Mariannnhill and the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood. It is just natural that we also present to you the Co-Foundress of our Sisters and give you a bit of the history of their congregation. Here it is. Co-Foundresss of the Missionary Sisters of … Read more
CPS Associates
September 29th, 2011 | Posted by in Emaus Mission Guest Book | Emaus News - (0 Comments)A group of CPS associates travelled from Mariannhill to Emaus Mission on 25 August to meet those of Emaus Mission. The meeting was under the guidance of Sisters Martin Mary and Gerald.
Snow at Emaus!
September 29th, 2011 | Posted by in Emaus Mission Guest Book | Emaus News - (0 Comments)It is known, Emaus Mission can be cold. But this year, it was very cold. Even Fr. Yves, used to the Canadian winters, agreed. Plenty of snow! So much so that Fr. Raphael was concerned about the gutters on the ground. See for yourself. But don’t worry, we will take care of of the cold. … Read more
At the end of July we told you that the dining room for the groups that come for a retreat, a workshop or a pilgrimage to our Emaus Centre was a bit too small and that we were busy enlarging it. This, to serve you better and provide you with grerater comfort. We are … Read more
Justice & Peace at Emaus!
September 19th, 2011 | Posted by in Emaus Mission Guest Book - (0 Comments)The representatives from the parishes of our Diocese have attended the workshop organised by the Justice & Peace Department of Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) from 2 to 4 of September at Emaus Mission Retreat Center. The blend of the adults with life exprience and wisdom and of the youth with their ethusiasm and … Read more
Retreat of a Group of CPS Sisters
July 31st, 2011 | Posted by in Emaus Mission Guest Book | Emaus News - (0 Comments)A group of young sisters are ending a three month program of preparation for their final commitment by a one week retreat preached by Fr. Wenceslaus Kwindingwi, CMM, who is a professor at St. Joseph Institute of Theology, Cedara. The retreat started on the 26th of this month and will end on 2 of August. … Read more
Feast of the Precious Blood of Christ Main feast of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood Ex 12: 21-27 Heb 9: 11-15 Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26 There is the famous Christmas peppermint white-red candy cane. There should be the fully red candy cane for the CPS sisters. This is my queer suggestion. The former … Read more
This text was designed originally by sons and daughters of Abbot Francis Pfanner, the Missionaries of Mariannhill and the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood. Introduction We are about to walk the way of the Cross which our Lord walked on the day before he died, which Abbot Francis walked all his life and which … Read more
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