September 27, 2020
I have been struggling with my church ever since I grew up. As a young woman I wanted to leave. Celibacy, the male church with its power politics, the infallible pope, all [...]
April 24, 2019
As I told you yesterday, during the Easter Vigil I had to decide whether to join in the celebration in the Children's Village or in the parish. This is not [...]
April 23, 2019
This year I celebrated Easter twice - just as I did last year. Since I was transferred here in 2017 and started my current job in [...]
May 21, 2018
Whit Monday is traditionally in our parish (and not only in ours) a day of special celebration of ecumenism. The Spirit unites all believers, people [...]
September 17, 2017
That's the thing about prejudices: Actually, it's always the others who have them, isn't it? But then sometimes you discover that you [...]
August 3, 2017
It's that time again: I'm packing my bags, or rather my moving boxes. For six years I live now in Schwalmtal on the Lower Rhine and feel here [...]
July 1, 2016
The pizzeria at the market has flown the flag. Our rectory too. They don't usually do that. Both are connected by a long history: Piccolino has been the regular pub of the [...]