God is a royal, creative LORD who always speaks anew a "Let it be." He raises a new thing from the ruins of our lives.
This experience stands above the foundation of our Sisterhood (1947). Dr. Klara Schlink (later Mother Basilea, 1904 - 2001) and Erika Madauss (later Mother Martyria, 1904 - 1999) had given up security, position and profession on a call from God to follow God's call to Darmstadt.
After the complete destruction of the city in 1944, she and the young people under her leadership were confronted with eternity in a very personal way. Previously unrecognized sins were uncovered and repented of before God's holiness - and out of the great gratitude for His forgiveness, a love for Jesus broke through in their hearts. Out of this experience arose the desire to serve Him in common life - and a few years later the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary was born.
We warmly invite you to spend a day at Kanaan, to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to encounter God afresh.
If you are interested in the history of our Sisterhood and have questions about our daily life, you may join us for a guided tour after theSunday worship Service.
"Words for the Heart" are classic core phrases from Mother Basilea Schlink that have become a practical help and blessing to many thousands over the decades. Would you like to draw a personal one? Click on the link...
Liturgy of the Hours
In the Motherhouse Chapel
Daily at 15.00
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