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18 August 2025
William Dobson
British Province
Eugene Uzukwu
U.S.A.
Yprianne Leforestier
France
Evarist Shirima
France
Domasias Mmundu
Uganda
Anno Massawe
Tanzania
Bartholomew Chanza
Malawi
Jude Kurumeh
British Province
Brighton Boka
Zimbabwe
Johnbosco Bobby
Afrique du Nord-Ouest
Denis Mezui
Gabon - Guinée Équatoriale
Gabriel SANI
Nigeria North-West
In all these miseries, it pleased God to let me see my own which is doubtless the greatest. He is the Master of all things and it is not for me to ask him why he acts like that. It has pleased him, and that should fill me with joy and love.
Francis Libermann
Cf. Notes and Documents, I, 502, 1838.
Dans toutes ces misères, il a plu à Dieu de me faire voir la mienne qui est sans doute la plus grande. Il est le Maître de toutes choses et ce n’est pas à moi à lui demander pourquoi il agit de la sorte. Cela lui plaît ainsi et voilà qui doit me remplir de joie et d’amour.
François Libermann
Cf. Notes et Documents, I, 502, 1838.
Em todas estas misérias aprouve a Deus fazer-me ver a minha, que sem dúvida é a maior. Ele é o Senhor de todas as coisas e não me compete a mim perguntar-lhe porque age dessa maneira. Ele quer assim e isso deve encher-me de alegria e de amor.
Francisco Libermann
Cf. Notas e Documentos, I, 502, 1838.
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Nazareth House, Kimmage
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Bethesda, Maryland
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Gennep
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Francis Mketa
+ Arusha (Tanzania)
Albert Kannengieser
+ 26.Allex (France)
John Nader
+ Bethel Park (USA)
Jean Bernard
+ 26.Crest (France)
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After the enthusiasm of early days, difficulties are never far behind. The Spiritan comes up against opposition, perhaps criticism; he soon realises his limitations. Perhaps he looks around for excuses: an unsuitable formation? bad organisation? Maybe. But remember how upset the first disciples were when they found that the cross persisted even after the resurrection of their master. Difficulties are a sign of reality; it is only in dreams that there are no problems. They challenge us to obtain a deeper conversion, a more genuine communication.
Pierre Schouver, Superior General: Christmas Letter, 1997
Après l’enthousiasme des débuts arrivent les difficultés. Le Spiritain rencontre la résistance, peut-être les critiques ; il prend conscience de ses limites. Il peut en être étonné et chercher des explications : une formation inadaptée ? une mauvaise organisation ? Peut-être. Mais les premiers disciples déjà étaient scandalisés de rencontrer encore la croix après la résurrection du Maître. Les difficultés sont le signe du réel ; “ quand on rêve, il n’y a pas d’obstacles ”. Elles sont le défi pour une conversion plus profonde, pour une communication plus vraie.
Pierre Schouver, Supérieur Général, Lettre Noël 1997
Depois do entusiasmo inicial chegam as dificuldades. O Espiritano encontra a resistência, talvez as críticas; toma consciência do seus limites. Pode admirar-se disso e procurar explicações: uma formação inadaptada? Uma má organização? Talvez. Mas os primeiros discípulos já se escandalizavam por encontrar ainda a cruz depois da ressurreição do Mestre. As dificuldades são um sinal da realidade; “quando se sonha não há obstáculos”. Elas são o desafio para uma conversão mais profunda, para uma comunicação mais verdadeira.
Pierre Shouver, Superior Geral, Carta de Natal 1997
2957Spiritans
Bishops
29
Priests
2101
Brothers
74
Perm. Deacons
3
Init. Formation
524
Lay Associates
226
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America
137
Africa
494
Europe
136
Asia
17
Oceania
11
