Birgit Oberhofer
Birgit Oberhofer is originally from Munich, Germany where she graduated from Ludwigs-Maximilians-Universität with a Master of Arts in Education Science, Psychology and Theology in 1999. After two years of formation in Italy she became a consecrated member of the Focolare Movement, a lay ecclesial movement, living in one of their houses in Cologne, Germany. There she worked as a program developer and grant writer for one of the biggest charity organizations in Germany, running programs in the field of Adult Formation and Social Work. In December 2007 she moved to Chicago and became the Assistant Director of Catholics on Call in July 2008.
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12
Scripture Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent (March 13, 2011), by Birgit Oberhofer
The French movie “Of Gods and Men” (2010) narrates the true story of nine Trappist monks, living in the monastery of Tibhirine, Algeria. Over the years they have established a deep friendship with the Muslim population of the village, taking part in every aspect of the village’s life. In 1996 the monks get caught in the conflict between the corrupt and militant Algerian government and the Armed Islamic Group, a terrorist organization.
I think all of us in ministry have had this experience: We work really hard to come up with new programs and ideas; we work on the details; we invite people; we post it on Facebook; we spread the flyers… And two days before the event we have to cancel, because of low registration numbers. It can be really frustrating.
- March 6, 2015: The Heart's Marketplace
- February 26, 2015: Mountaintop Moments
- February 20, 2015: Into the Desert
- February 12, 2015: Healing Touch
- February 4, 2015: Jesus Lifts Us Up
- January 29, 2015: What have you come to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?
- January 29, 2015: What does it mean to be called? What does it mean to live out that call?
- January 21, 2015: Thinking Different
