Orans Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I think that the Sisters deserve a new thread to reflect their new life ahead, so I'll try to repeat here the post about their erection in Spain on the feast of St. James July 25, 2014 There is a happy ending to this story as we just saw in this thread. http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/topic/134436-suppression-removed-to-split-group-from-contemplative-srs-of-st-john/ But there is a new beginning: July 25th 2014 Hermanas de MarÃa Stella Matutina or Sisters of Mary Morning Star Erected as a new Public Association of the Faithful in the Church in view to becoming a religious Institute. They have over 200 members already and have started in several diocesis in Spain and Latin America -so they will soon be able to advance in the steps towards religious congregation status. The picture above is of the community in Vergara, (or Bergara with the Basque spelling) in Spain, with bishop José Ignacio Munilla who erected them on that day. The monastery, former Poor Clare monastery made available for them by the bishop of their Diocese of San Sebastian, is the new mother house, and house of formation for the Sisters. (You can see four novices in that picture). They are contemplative but not cloistered. Link to the news in the webpage of their diocese of San Sebastián: http://www.elizagipuzkoa.org/es/noticias/noticia,%E2%80%9Chermanas-de-maria-stella-matutinaquot; This is another community of the same Stella Matutina Sisters, located in Illescas, Toledo, pictured here with their archbishop and Primate of Spain Braulio Rodriguez to commemorate their erection on July 25th. http://www.architoledo.org/Noticias/2014/2014%2007%2025%20monjas%20illescas.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orans Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 The Sisters of Mary Morning Star are also in the USA: Ghent, MN. And they too celebrated their erection with a Mass of Thanksgiving presided over by their bishop Le Voir on July 27th The Sisters of Ghent, happy about their new order, include (front row, left to right) Sister Anne Joseph, Sr. Aude, Sister Benjamin Elizabeth, Sister Theresa Immaculata and Sister Marie Johannah. Back Row: Sister Claire Cecile, Sister Mary Thomas, Bishop John LeVoir, Sister Juana Maria, Sister Marthe Rachel and Sister Maria Jose. Staff Photos by Byron Higgin.... Some of the Sisters gathered with kids before the Mass on Sunday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent.... (This was the special Mass of Thanksgiving after their erection) Sister Mary Thomas, center, and others talked with visitors outside the church. The Sisters were all smiles all day.... After a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday at the St. Eloi Church, the 10 sisters gathered for a meal and sang a verse that described their ordeal and their joy. It said, “Nothing is impossible to you — if you have faith!â€One of those with a constant smile was Sister Marie Jose, who obviously loves children and spent much of her time with them. ... Bishop John LeVoir visited with Sister Mary Thomas at a social honoring the Sisters after church in Ghent on Sunday.... “They’ve waited a long time,†said Bishop John LeVoir of the New Ulm Diocese.Sunday he was in Ghent to officially welcome the new order, “Sisters of Mary, Morning Star,†into the diocese. For five to six years these sisters, and others around the world, have worked toward being approved — and despite opposition from the Vatican, have finally received their own order.... Pictures and captions from http://www.theminneotamascot.com/areanews.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritasluxmea Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Beautiful order. Congratulations to them on this step! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquitunga Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 oh, wow they're in the US now too! I recognize a bunch of them. some of the American Sisters are still in Spain as well. I like their new name :like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corban711 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hey! I recognize some faces there! I have definitely met Sr. Mary Thomas before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orans Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Sisters of Mary Morning Star in USA, new Facebook page showing their leathercrafts: https://www.facebook.com/leathermorningstar Enjoy the pictures https://www.facebook.com/leathermorningstar?sk=photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feankie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 YIPPEE!!! How can I order sandals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orans Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) YIPPEE!!! How can I order sandals? https://www.facebook.com/leathermorningstar/info?ref=page_internal :photo: About Leathercraft from the Sisters of Mary Morning Star Mission The Sisters of Mary Morning Star is a world-wide congregation with priories in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Ghent, MN in North America. We are a contemplative, non-cloistered community and we live on Providence. As much as we can we try to work for our living and sell hand-made crafts. With a purchase on this page (please write me an email or give me a call) you can help us in our mission to pray for God's People and to be a witness of God's truth and mercy for all men. May God Bless you abundantly! And please don't hesitate to send us your prayer intentions and to allow us to carry you in our prayers! Put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground. So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate, and your feet shod in readiness for the Gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph 6:13-17) Description Dear Friends! With this homepage I would like to make our leathercraft in Ghent, MN (USA) better known! All posted items are handcrafted and can be purchased or ordered. Sandals and Flip-Flops are custom-made! And there are no limits to your imagination! If you have any special desires, just let me know and I can do if for you! :) Edited September 3, 2014 by Orans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruuuthio Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 THANKYOU so much for this post. We had two of these sisters at our national Youth 2000 in Walsingham last week and I have been racking my brains to remember the name of the community since. They are so lovely. GB xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feankie Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Orans, thanks for the info! I LOVE those strappy things :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orans Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 :heart: You are most welcome! Glad to be of help with a beautiful community that has been faithful through very difficult times. Now they are in five continents, wow! Like the first persecution in Jerusalem that sped up the spread of the Gospel :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitpèlerin Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Ruuuthio, were these the sisters you met or were they Sisters of Saint John? Just want to point out there are two groups now that look identical except for the white stripes on their scapular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruuuthio Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ruuuthio, were these the sisters you met or were they Sisters of Saint John? Just want to point out there are two groups now that look identical except for the white stripes on their scapular. They were sisters of Mary morning star. When I met them two years ago they were sisters of St. John (I believe) I saw them in early July and they were not wearing their habit. Then in August they had their habits again and the reason I could not remember the name was because I could only come up with Mary star of the New Evangelisation when I tried to remember! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr Mary Catharine OP Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 We just sent them nearly 100lbs of leather and sandal/shoe making tools and supplies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puellapaschalis Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Bless you Sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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