Germany – Comboni Lay Missionaries

Be courageous! Get up!

3 March, 2026 by Alberto de la Portilla

Joint weekend of the CLM with Fathers Günther and Hubert to prepare for the National Catholic Meeting in Würzburg

From February 27 to March 1, at the Comboni Missionaries’ house in Nuremberg, we worked on the theme of the National Catholic Meeting, “BE COURAGEOUS! GET UP!”

On Friday and Saturday, we focused on the concrete preparation in terms of organization and content for the Comboni Family pavilion. We received statements from friends of the Comboni Family worldwide on the question: What gives me the strength to get up (always)? These should be visible at the stand, as well as the spirituality, commitment, and projects of the Comboni Family. The doll “Danielle,” handmade by Brigitte, should encourage passersby to reflect on what gives them the strength to get up—perhaps in this way we can make contact with them.

For families with small children, a small booklet was created with suggestions on how the family can follow the path of Jesus.

It was a weekend of constructive and creative work. We are looking forward to the days in Würzburg and hope for fruitful encounters.

At the final Eucharistic celebration on Sunday, we exchanged detailed ideas about the biblical passage from the Gospel of Mark (Mk 10:46-52) that is behind the theme.

Perhaps we will see each other in Nuremberg?

CLM, Germany

Guide to Peace Posters

8 January, 2026 by Alberto de la Portilla

On December 29, we published a blog post about peace materials created by the CLM in Germany.

At the request of some readers, today we are publishing a brief explanation of how to use these materials.

We hope you find it useful.

CLM Germany

How can we achieve peace?

29 December, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

As we approach the end of the year, our CLM brothers and sisters in Germany are offering us the posters they have created to promote peace. This is an initiative that we must always support.

One of the activities they carry out in Germany is the promotion of peace. These posters are offered free of charge to teachers, educators, and Christian communities.

We cannot falter in this endeavor.

The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem so that we may all live as brothers and sisters.

Merry Christmas, may peace reign throughout the world.

Peace – How Come Descarga

CLM Weekend for International CLM Day 2025

16 December, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

On the third weekend of Advent, we deliberately took time with our children and some friends to celebrate Advent together and observe International CLM Day. It was wonderful to be guests of the Comboni Missionaries in Nuremberg again.

On Saturday morning, we held an Advent meditation under the guidance of Brigitte. (see photo) The message was that Jesus is the most important thing at Christmas and in our lives, and that is why the Jesus candle belongs in the center. With Him and through Him, we can walk paths, even unknown and new ones. From this, life grows (green branches), we can bear fruit (apples), and reach people’s hearts.

Afterwards, we made wooden lanterns or painted pictures. After a walk to the playground, we experienced the fascinating light show “Genesis.”
In the evening, we enjoyed a cozy Advent atmosphere with songs, texts, stories, and homemade baked apples. The highlight and conclusion was a group Mass with Father Günther, with the children actively participating.

It was wonderful! May Comboni continue to inspire us and encourage us to be missionaries.

CLM, Germany

Meeting in Nuremberg

17 June, 2025 by Alberto de la Portilla

This time, the focus was on designing the Comboni family’s joint stand at the Church Mile of the Catholic Day in Würzburg. Together with Father Günther, Father Michael, and Brother Hans, we gathered ideas on the theme “Have courage – stand up!” in a constructive brainstorming session and were able to assign the first tasks. Nine missionaries will represent the Comboni Family in Nuremberg.

We also discussed feedback on our peace exhibition in Mellatz, arrangements for Brigitte Kreiter’s participation in the provincial assembly, and plans for the planned visit to the Comboni Missionaries’ community in Graz. We were very moved by Hans Eigner’s report on the situation in the diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan, where he will be involved in development work starting this fall.

We held a small barbecue to thank him for his involvement in our group over the past years and to “bid farewell” to him and Father Günther as they embark on their next missionary assignments.

Barbara Ludewig, CLM