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François Libermann
Holiness, the first mission of every Spiritan
A few days before the Feast of All Saints, rereading Libermann’s call to holiness addressed to Charles Lairé invites us to rekindle within ourselves that fundamental desire which should dwell…
October 28, 2026
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Pilgrimage to the Seven Churches of Rome
A Journey of Faith, Conversion and Communion on the Bicentenary of Libermann’s Baptism In this year marking the bicentenary of Libermann’s baptism and conversion, we set out on our pilgrimage…
March 13, 2026
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Novena for Libermann Day 2026
Preparatory Novena for the Feast of Father Libermann 2 February 2026 Bicentennial of Libermann’s baptism Seized by grace: From Crying Out to God to Surrendering to Christ24 January – 1…
January 15, 2026
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Libermann Novena 2025
“Reading the signs of the times with Libermann”The symbolism of the signs of the times was taken up at Vatican II in order to guide the Church’s time and not…
January 24, 2025
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Novena Libermann 2024
Mission in the spirituality of Fr. LibermannThe activities proposed by the Generalate Team for the period 2022-2024 invite us to reflect on Mission. In this novena, we propose to take…
January 24, 2024
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Novena Libermann 2023
Provisional Rule of the Holy Heart of Mary (1841)In 1840, François Libermann was in Rome with a view to having the creation of a new missionary society accepted and recognised,…
January 24, 2023
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Novena Libermann 2022
2 February 2022
January 24, 2022
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Novena Libermann 2020
Novena In preparation for the feast of Francis Mary Paul Libermann 24 January – 1 February 2020 Prepared by confreres of the Union of Circumscriptions of Eastern Africa (UCEAF) Spiritan…
January 24, 2020
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Novena Libermann 2019
Novena for 2 February 2019 As a Congregation, we are now in the final phase of our journey of missionary animation centred on our Spiritan mission. Mission must be at…
January 24, 2019
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Spiritan News 204
January / February 2018 | Reflection on Spiritan statistics | Celebrating 2 February in Rome
February 25, 2018
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Libermann Novena 2018
GATHERED AND BOUND BY THE SPIRIT Spiritan Group of the Philippines   In the next nine days, we are invited to reflect on the life of our Co-Founder, Venerable Father…
January 24, 2018
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Novena Libermann 2017
A look at our Congregation during the past 20 years gives the picture of a Congregation in movement, in swift change, more diversified and international, more dispersed into international groups,…
January 24, 2017
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Libermann Novena 2016
January 24, 2016
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Libermann Novena 2015
“Libermann and the Holy Spirit” Discovering the Holy Spirit in the Life of Libermann   We are going to follow this Novena entitled “Libermann and the Holy Spirit” within the…
January 12, 2015
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Libermann Novena 2014
24 January – 01 February 2014
January 24, 2013
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Spain
The Province launches the publication of a "Spiritan Anthology" of our founders. P. Joaquim Ramos Seixas is put in charge of the project. The aim is to give Spanish-speakers access…
July 12, 1997
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Pierre Schouver: Introduction to the Chapter documents of Maynooth
Our founders were quoted many times and the Chapter gave its approval to a programme for making us more aware of our tradition. This was in answer to an increased…
August 8, 1988
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C.S.Sp.
The remains of François Libermann are transferred from the grounds of Chevilly to the chapel of rue Lhomond.
July 4, 1967
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Libermann to Douay, 31.12.1841. NDIII, p. 88-89
When the Holy Spirit acts within us, all our interior life becomes love. Henceforth, nobody - be they good or bad, whether they share our ideas or not – can…
December 31, 1941
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Libermann to Douay, 31.12.1841. NDIII, p.88-89
When the Holy Spirit acts within us, he does so in a uniform way; his action is strong, loving, unified and produces no agitation. We are moved ever closer to…
December 31, 1941
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Libermann to Douay, 31.12.1841. NDIII, p.88-89
When the Holy Spirit works in us, our soul is on fire and it is as though it is carried and united to God without any worries, without feeling anxious,…
December 31, 1941
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Libermann to his brother, Samson: 18.09.1841. NDII, p.497-498
I must tell you about the great mercy and goodness that Our Lord has shown towards me, his undeserving servant who is not even worthy to speak his name: this…
September 18, 1941
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Libermann to Féret, 15.12.1839. L.S. II, p. 317
Our Lord came to save everybody; he sacrificed himself for all from the worst to the best, so his whole attitude as a priest is one of reconciliation and salvation…
December 15, 1939
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Libermann to Féret, 15.12.1839. L.S.II, p.311
Having discerned the action of God in a person’s soul, the spiritual director has no other role than to guide that person to follow faithfully the grace that is given.…
December 15, 1939
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Rome
Pius X declares the heroicity of virtues of François Libermann. Henceforth, he will have the title of "Venerable".
June 19, 1910
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Proclamation of the heroicity of virtues of François Libermann by Pope Pius X.
February 19, 1910
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From the testimony of a Sulpician, Père Pinault, quoted by Gay in...
M. Libermann did nothing out of the ordinary. No external mortification. His terrible health even prevented him from observing the days of fasting and abstinence laid down by the Church.…
February 29, 1904
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Règle Provisoire, no.86
They will have a special care and love for the poorest people and those whom the world considers the most unfortunate. They will treat them with great kindness and concern.…
December 26, 1900
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Libermann talking of his baptism. ND I, p.90
I am still amazed at the wonderful change that happened in me as the baptismal water flowed over my forehead. All my doubts and fears suddenly fell away. The clerical…
December 24, 1900
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Règle Provisoire, no.89
They will be the advocates, the supporters and the defenders of the weak and the little ones against those who oppress them. It is in circumstances like these that the…
December 23, 1900
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Libermann to Luquet, NDAnnex, p.62
From 1840, when I sent the first version of the Rules for our little Society to Rome, I felt it was essential to work for the creation of a native…
December 17, 1900
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Léopold de Régnier in his last letter to Libermann. NDV, p.263
If we could start all over again, I would do it a thousand times more. I would not change my place for all the goods in the world. Please, notify…
November 30, 1900
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Libermann: Commentary on St. John, 4:15
Jesus, give me this water to satisfy my soul; without it, I am likely to give in to passions and seek sustenance from earthly goods. My passions are very much…
November 29, 1900
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Libermann: Commentary on St. John, 4:11
As Our Lord talked to this sinful woman, he was touching her heart with his grace and gradually bringing her enlightenment. She understood nothing of what he was saying; she…
November 22, 1900
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Libermann: Instructions to Missionaries, Ch.. IX
Union with God can be found in two ways: in practical union in reference to our everyday acts and habits, and in the contemplative union of mental prayer. Practical union…
November 20, 1900
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Libermann on his conversion. NDI, p.65-66
It was then that, remembering the God of my fathers, I knelt down and implored him to enlighten me on the true religion. I prayed that if the beliefs of…
November 15, 1900
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Libermann: the story of his conversion. ND1, p.65-70
The profound solitude of that room where the only light was a small opening in the roof, the thought of being far from my family, my friends and my country,…
November 6, 1900
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Libermann, Instructions for Missionnaries, to be found in Directoire Spirituel p.7
I am thoroughly convinced that God has destined all of us for purposes of special mercy and sanctity. This makes me most anxious to give you these few instructions and…
November 5, 1900
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Libermann: Instructions for Missionnaries, Introduction. E.S. p.480-495
If God has not been pleased to give me the inestimable grace of saving others through suffering with his beloved Son, if he has not willed to make me a…
November 4, 1900
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Libermann to M. Lemercier. NDIV, p.248
As a general rule, the voice of God comes to us within. When our superiors speak to us externally (which is unavoidable) it corresponds perfectly to this interior voice and…
October 27, 1900
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Libermann to M. Lemercier. NDIV, p.248
As a general rule, the voice of God comes to us within. When our superiors speak to us externally (which is unavoidable) it corresponds perfectly to this interior voice and…
October 27, 1900
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Libermann: Commentary on St. John, 1:38
In recounting the story of the vocation of Andrew and John, the evangelist shows the way that Our Lord follows to call people to himself and to his perfect divine…
October 26, 1900
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Libermann: Commentary on St. John, 1:38
In recounting the story of the vocation of Andrew and John, the evangelist shows the way that Our Lord follows to call people to himself and to his perfect divine…
October 26, 1900
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Libermann: Commentary on St. John, 6:69
To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life! All our desire is for you, Lord; we only want to think about you, and our joy and…
October 25, 1900
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Libermann: Règle Provisoire: nos. 8-10. NDII, p.235-236
"Their life must be a life of faith, united to Jesus; they will look to him as the source, the principal and the soul of all things. While be-ing aware…
October 14, 1900
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Libermann: Règle Provisoire, nos 4,5,7. NDII, p.235-236
Our Lord sends the missionaries of the Holy Heart of Mary to the poorest people; in fact, they can only undertake missions amongst the most neglected and abandoned. They will…
October 13, 1900
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Libermann: Petit Traité, E.S. p.271
The practice of the interior life is characterised by the gentle and loving presence of God. The depths of our soul are always looking towards God in a loving, simple…
October 12, 1900
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Libermann: Commentary on St. John. 10:16
The sheep outside the house of Israel- the Gentiles who believed in one God, who observed the natural law, like Jacob, Naaman, Jethro and others- did not belong to the…
September 29, 1900
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