The Extraordinary Missionary Month of October began in a truly extraordinary way with the opening and blessing of the Abt Pfanner Haus in Langen, Austria, the birthplace of our Father Founder. On October 5-6, 2019, Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Rome, the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM) and the people of Langen celebrated with joy and thanksgiving the life of Abbot Francis. Rain did not dampen the festivities which included a special evening prayer on Saturday prepared by our Sisters from Austria and a festive Sunday mass at the parish to commemorate Father Founder’s 110th Death Anniversary.
Click here for photos from Saturday, 5 October 2019 and Sunday, 6 October 2019 (from the CMM German Province)
5 October 2019 Evening Prayer
If no one goes, I go! Evening Prayer Reflection
Wenn keiner geht, gehe ich! (original German text)
Rosary Reflection based on Abbot Francis’ Life
Rosenkranz mit Lebensgeheimnissen unseres Grunders (original German text)
6 October 2019 Mass Commemorating the 110th Death Anniversary of Abbot Francis
Abbot Francis, the Bridge Builder – Homily of Fr. Thulani Mbuyisa, CMM
mp3 Audio – Homily of Fr. Thulani Mbuyisa, CMM
Visit to the Family Home of Abbot Francis Pfanner
