African Sisters’ Project Exposes Modernist Corruption of Religious Life

Vatican News portal reports on a book titled “Living Ancestors” authored by Sr. Mumbi Kigutha CPPS, purportedly documenting the experiences of African religious women with over 30 years of service. The project, initiated through the “Watawa wa Taa” (“Consecrated Women of Light”) platform, claims to give voice to sisters engaged in education, healthcare, and community work across Africa. The article quotes Sr. Mumbi describing these accounts as “living theologies” and “sacred testimonies,” while citing Bergoglio’s (“Pope Francis”) statement about women’s roles in the Church.

Reduction of Religious Life to Social Activism

The article reveals the complete secularization of religious life within conciliar structures, where sisters become social workers rather than brides of Christ. Not once does it mention the primary purpose of religious vocation – the sanctification of souls through prayer, penance, and adherence to the evangelical counsels (poverty, chastity, obedience). Instead, the sisters’ work is measured by earthly metrics: “They run hospitals, schools, orphanages, parishes