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We are the Congregatio Jesu, a congregation of women religious sisters founded by an Englishwoman, Mary Ward, in 1609. Today, inspired by her vision, we live and work worldwide as companions of Jesus in mission.
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You have already discovered the creative videos, the participants of the Joint ELM (Extended Leadership Meeting) in Loyola have put together to express their feelings, visions and prayers on the way to Being One.
On each 30th of a month, members of CJ and ibvm as well as the worldwide ...Mary Ward Family pray for this path to become one body in Christ.
We share a song that also has been created during the Joint ELM.
Today, the CJ participants at the ELM in Loyola reflected on the GC key statements: They used the method of „World Café“ and exchanges in small groups. After a time of spiritual discernment
They shared their insights in the plenary.
To discuss what each of the participants will take ...away from the ELM, the participants from one Province/Region Furthermore shared their thoughts during Emmaus walks. Here are some impressions of this intense day.
This Saturday, the young German Lea will start her novitiate in Vienna. On the website of the Middle European Province she describes her experiences during her Postulate. Our best wishes accompany Lea during her last days of preparation. 🙏
It's the 23 of September and the leader of the two branches of Mary Ward's institute are together in Loyola for the Extended Leadership Meeting. They have created videos showing what it means for them to become and to be one in the footsteps of the venerable Mary Ward.
For background:... As Mary Ward was born on a 23rd - 23 January 1585 - we remeber her especially on every 23rd of each month. Sisters and lay members of the worldwide Mary Ward Family pray together and discern how to follow the example of this trailblazer woman. Venerable Mary Ward, pray for us and give us your spirit.
