The Woman in the Church

With the coming of the Messiah the status of the woman has been radically changed. The whole burden of disgrace rested in the Old Testament, whether justly or unjustly, on the woman. But then GOD gathered all graces in a woman and chose her to be the Mother of GOD. If it is true that the woman used to be excluded from ecclesial service, it is also true that now she can stand by the priest as a co-worker and valuable helper.

Mary, the Mother of GOD, and the women disciples of JESUS supported the SAVIOUR’s mission, as they, too, explained the Word of GOD to the people.

Often they were pioneers for JESUS’ ministry, announcing His arrival, and providing for the physical well-being of the apostles and disciples.

In short: the woman of the early Christian Church was concerned that GOD’s servant was able to continue in freedom the work of his Master.

Women Disciples of the LORD
Order of Sisters of the New Christians

„Servants of the Holy Mother Church“ is what the women and girls call themselves who join the Order of the New Christians. As disciples of JESUS they renounce the world and all worldly things in order to devote themselves to GOD alone in voluntary renunciation. As an outer sign of their spiritual betrothal to their divine Bridegroom JESUS they wear blue habits and a ring with the engraving  ”JESUS”.

It is not a whim, this vocation and betrothal to GOD; it is an exalted election, or rather the crowning glory of the female sex.
1 Cor. 6,17: „But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit.“

Apart from the immediate co-operation to the preaching of the Gospel the servants of GOD are active in housekeeping, the office, the garden, tailoring, printing and along those lines. If possible, their sphere of activity is adapted to the abilities. It goes without saying that a certain period of time in the order is spent also on physical exercise and leisure activities. Joy of living and cheerfulness, naturalness and humour are very welcome virtues.

Loving GOD with their whole and undivided heart is the essence and crown of their vocation.