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Homilía del Cuarto (Buen Pastor) Domingo de Pascua, Año A
Esta breve reflexión fue escrita por el Padre Canice Chukwuemeka Njoku, C.S.Sp., DMin., un sacerdote católico y miembro de la Congregación del Espíritu Santo (Espirítanos). Es un misionero e...
Homily For The 4th Sunday Of Easter (Good Shepherd), Year A
Christ Our Good Shepherd Cares For Us Readings: 1st: Acts 2: 14.36-41; Ps 22: 1-6; 2nd: 1Pt 2: 22-25; Gos Jn 10: 1-10)   This brief reflection was written by Fr. Njoku Canice Chukw...
When God Mixes with Us, Homily 3rd Sunday of Easter
If you know how to be patient now, you are sure of success, of a solid and stable success. Be rest assured that everything that is carried out by onslaught is neither solid nor durable.
Francis Libermann
Cf. Spiritual Letters, IV, 458, 1847.
Si vous savez maintenant patienter, vous êtes sûrs du succès, et d’un succès solide et stable. Soyez assurés que tout ce qui est emporté d’assaut n’est ni solide ni durable.
François Libermann
Cf. Lettres Spirituelles, IV, 458, 1847.
Se agora souberdes ter paciência, tereis a certeza do sucesso, e dum sucesso sólido e estável. Estai certos de que tudo o que se consegue pela força não é sólido nem duradoiro.
Francisco Libermann
Cf. Cartas Espirituais, IV, 458, 1847.
Eighteen years ago I first came in contact with you. I had been in Africa for eighteen years before that, and now, at the close of my life I am returning. When I was working there as a young missionary, I thought Nigeria could not get on without me. God brought me home, and showed me that it could. I thought then that Killeshandra could not get on without me, but again, God showed me that it could.
Bishop Joseph Shanahan, 01.10.1938; his farewell message to the Holy Rosary Sisters. Letters I p.142
1908 C.S.Sp.
As a result of the Constitution "Sapiens Consilio" of Pius X, the Congregation will depend henceforth on the Congregation for Religious for its religious life and on the Propaganda Fide for everything concerning its mission.
1917 Canada
The first successes in the baccalauréat. The Archbishop of Ottawa gives the tonsure to five scholastics.
1924 Nigeria
Bishop Shanahan founds the first Seminary in Southern Nigeria in the town of Igbarian. In 1951 this Seminary took the name of the Bigard Memorial Seminary after Jeanne Bigard and her mother, Stephanie, who together founded the society of St. Peter the Apostle. This Seminary will be run by Spiritans until 1970.
1977 Angola
The Angolan Province is created.
Il y a 18 ans que, pour la première fois, je suis entré en contact avec vous. J’étais en Afrique depuis 18 ans, et à présent, vers la fin de ma vie, j’y retourne. Quand je travaillais là-bas comme jeune missionnaire, je pensais que le Nigeria ne pourrait pas se passer de moi. Dieu m’a ramené dans mon pays et m’a montré qu’il le pouvait. Et puis je pensais que Killeshandra (noviciat MSHR) ne pourrait pas se passer de moi, mais à nouveau Dieu m’a montré qu’il le pouvait.
Mgr Joseph Shanahan, 01.10.1938, message d’adieu aux Sœurs du St Rosaire, Letters I, p.142
1908 C.S.Sp.
Par suite de la Constitution "Sapiens Consilio" de St Pie X, la Congrégation dépendra désormais de la Sacrée Congrégation des Religieux, pour sa vie religieuse, et de la Propagande, pour sa vie apostolique.
1917 Canada
Premiers succès au baccalauréat (13.19). A la rentrée suivante, l'Archevêque d'Ottawa donne la Tonsure à 5 Scolastiques.
1924 Nigeria
Mgr Shanahan fonde le 1er Séminaire au sud Nigeria dans la ville d’Igbarian. En 1951, ce Séminaire prit le nom de Bigard Memorial Seminary, en l’honneur de Jeanne Bigard et de sa mère Stéphanie, fondatrices de la société St Pierre Apôtre. Les Spiritains ont été chargés de ce Séminaire jusqu’en 1970.
1977 Angola
Création de la Province d’Angola.
Há dezoito anos que pela primeira vez o contactei. Eu estava em África há dezoito anos, e agora, no fim da minha vida regresso lá. Quando trabalhava lá como jovem missionário, pensava que a Nigéria não podia passar sem mim. Deus afastou-me, e mos-trou-me que isso era possível. Pensava depois que Killeshandra (noviciado das Irmãs do Santo Rosário) não podia passar sem mim, mas de novo, Deus me mostrou que isso era possível.
Shanahan, 01.10.1938, mensagem de adeus às Irmãs do Santo Rosário, Cartas I p. 142
1908 C.S.Sp.
Em consequência da Constituição “Sapiens Consilio” de S. Pio X, a Congregação no futuro dependerá da Sagrada Congregação dos Religiosos no que se refere à vida religiosa, e da Propaganda para a sua vida apostólica.
1917 Canadá
Primeiros êxitos no bacharelato. (13.19). Na reabertura seguinte, o Arcebispo de Otava dá a Tonsura a 5 Escolásticos.
1924 Nigéria
O Bispo Shanahan funda o primeiro Seminário no Sul da Nigéria na cidade de Igbarian. Em 1951 este Seminário começa a chamar-se “Seminário Memorial de Bigard” em memória de Joana Bigard e sua mãe Estefânia, que juntas fundaram a sociedade de S. Pedro Apóstolo. Este Seminário foi dirigido pelos Espiritanos até 1970.
1977 Angola
É criada a Província de Angola.
Homilía del Tercer Domingo de Pascua, Año A
¡Alleluia! Cristo Resucitado está con Nosotros Lecturas: 1ra: Hch 2:22-33; Sal: 15:1-2.5-11: 2da: I Ped 1:17-21: Ev: Lc 24, 13-35 Esta breve reflexión fue escrita por el Padre Canice Chukwue...
Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year A
Alleluia! The Risen Christ is with Us Readings: 1st: Acts 2: 14.22-33; Ps: 15: 1-2. 5-11; 2nd: 1Pt 1: 17-21; Gos: Lk 24:13-35 This brief reflection was written by Fr. Njoku Canice Chukwuemek...
Mobilidade Humana: D. Pedro Fernandes denuncia «discursos de ódio, com dados errados, sobre a população imigrante»
Igreja tem «papel importante» integração» de comunidades imigrantes, afirma novo presidente da comissão episcopal
Why We Give: Advancing God's Mercy and Love
Watch Spiritan friend Charles Murray talk about why they felt called to support Spiritan Mission Work! Help us build a more merciful and just world on Spiritan Day of Giving: May 12, 2026. Y...
África: Viagem do Papa traz ao nosso continente uma «visibilidade global», diz padre Alfredo Mavinga
Missionário espiritano angolano e padre Tony Neves, da mesma congregação, analisam momentos da deslocação de Leão XIV à Argélia, Camarões, Angola e Guiné Equatorial
Religions du monde - Visite du pape Léon XIV en Afrique : quels enjeux ?
Le pape Léon XIV se rend en visite apostolique du 13 au 23 avril 2026 en Algérie, au Cameroun, en  Angola et en Guinée équatoriale. Pourquoi le pape Léon XIV a-t-il choisi l’Afrique pour son...
Products of Mercy: Divine Mercy Sunday Homily
Homily for the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
His Mercy Endures Forever, Alleluia, Alleluia Readings: 1st: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 117; 2nd: 1 Jn 5:1-6; Gos: Jn 20: 19-31 This brief reflection was written by Fr. N...
Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS
61
Joel THELLIER
France
47
Andrew Ankamah
Transcanada
46
John Mutisya
Kenya + South Sudan
Florian Renaud 40
Florian Renaud
France
38
Raphael Enoyi
Nigeria North-West
30
Felisberto Teixeira
Angola
27
Peter Ezugwu
Nigeria South-East
ANIVERSAIRES
61
Martin Lan
Presbyteral ordination
60
Dominique Bonnet
Presbyteral ordination
60
Joseph Plug
Presbyteral ordination
58
Joseph Mermier
Presbyteral ordination
57
Bernard Schutz
Presbyteral ordination
57
Edouard Brucker
Presbyteral ordination
57
Florent Fritz
Presbyteral ordination
57
Jean Gardin
Presbyteral ordination
57
Marc Soyer
Presbyteral ordination
Joseph Koerber 54
Joseph Koerber
Presbyteral ordination
51
Anton Dick
Presbyteral ordination
51
Dominique Ramaux
Presbyteral ordination
51
Gérard Meyer
Presbyteral ordination
51
Gilles Bolle
Presbyteral ordination
Jean-Pascal Lombart 29
Jean-Pascal Lombart
Presbyteral ordination
29
José Chivangulula
Presbyteral ordination
29
Nito Chatulica
Presbyteral ordination
25
Barnabas Nyakundi
First Profession
25
Daniel Kilala
First Profession
25
Dida Damicha
First Profession
25
Francis Kaumbulu
First Profession
25
Josaphat Mosha
First Profession
25
Martin Andama
First Profession
25
Martin Chepsat
First Profession
25
Thomas Siangu
First Profession
Tomislav Mesic 24
Tomislav Mesic
Presbyteral ordination
23
Tristan Taillasson
Presbyteral ordination
18
Lazare Zafimarolahy
Presbyteral ordination
18
Thomas Mvondo
Presbyteral ordination
13
Augustin Coly
Presbyteral ordination
13
Barthélemy Yomi
Presbyteral ordination
13
John Mugerwa
Presbyteral ordination
13
Paul Mbida
Presbyteral ordination
13
Serge Melinga
Presbyteral ordination
12
Florian Mohizi
Presbyteral ordination
7
François Ntsongo
Presbyteral ordination
7
Gilbert Mankeu
Presbyteral ordination
7
Innocent Zoa
Presbyteral ordination
Valère Malack 4
Valère Malack
Presbyteral ordination
3
Josip Brnjić
Presbyteral ordination
3
Michel Nadiaka
Presbyteral ordination
2
Charles KANFOUNDY
Presbyteral ordination
1
Antonio Vitingayala
Presbyteral ordination
Domingos ANGELO 1
Domingos ANGELO
Presbyteral ordination
DEATH ANIVERSAIRES
19
John Buckley
+ Kimmage (Ireland)
21
Seamus Owens
+ Clontarf (Ireland)
22
AUBERT Bernard
+ 972.Fort de France (Martin.)
22
Gerald Lord
+ Dublin (Ireland)
28
JEAN Melaine
+ 56.Lorient (France)
31
Hilaire Beaulieu
+ Montréal (Canada)
Armando Pinto 41
Armando Pinto
+ Torre d'Aguilha (Portugal)
44
LONGINUS Mathias
+ Riedlingen (Deutschland)
Daniel Junqueira 56
Daniel Junqueira
+ Luanda (Angola)
56
Marcel Navarre
+ France
62
Prosper Litzler
+ 67.Wolxheim (France)
78
Jean Muller
+ Cameroun
82
Joseph Goncz
+ g. 39-45 (Wilno, Polska)
126
LIVINUS Thomas
+ Bathurst (Gambia)