Author: danielafsp

ROMANIA
St. Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles

On 31 January 2018, renowned biblical scholar Rinaldo Fabris presented the Romanian translation of his book St. Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles, at the FSP Book Center in Bucharest. Fr. Eduard Giurgi and the biography’s translator, Mihaela Voicu, introduced the text to the assembly in their talks by illustrating how the personality and thought of… Read more »

Safer Internet Day 2018

Safer Internet Day (World Network Security Day) is an annual event established in 2004 and organized internationally with the support of the European Commission, in order to promote a more secure and responsible use of the Web and new technologies, in particular for children and young people. It is celebrated worldwide on 6 February. Over… Read more »

Trust God

Letter of Sr. Anna Maria Parenzan, Superior General

Dearest Sisters, Each year, the anniversary of Maestra Thecla’s “birth to heaven” finds us all united in remembering her in prayer and in the desire to imitate her docility to the will of God and great love for the Gospel. Little by little, as we penetrate her life more deeply–including through the many letters (over… Read more »

Christian Persecution on the Rise Throughout the World

Today over 215 million Christians throughout the world suffer persecution for the Faith. Heading the list of oppressor-nations is North Korea, while Pakistan has the distinction of being the world’s most violent anti-Christian country, and India is experiencing a rise in Hindu radicalism. This information is part of the 2018 Report published by the Open… Read more »

Building Peace in South Sudan and the Congo

Building peace together in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: this is the title of the round table discussion held on 18 January in the main conference hall of the Pontifical Urbanianum University, Rome, Italy. The event, organized by the Union of Male Superiors General and the Solidarity for South Sudan Association,… Read more »

Message for the 52nd World Day of Communications

“The truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32): Fake News and Journalism for Peace: this is the theme of the 52nd World Day of Communications, which will be celebrated on 13 May 2018. In his Message, the Pope reflects on the need for correct information that rejects fake news and then goes on to analyze… Read more »

ITALY
International Course of Preparation for Perpetual Profession

            The FSP International Course of Preparation for Perpetual Profession began on Monday, 15 January at Torvaianica, Italy and will conclude in May 2018.             Participating in the course are junior professed sisters from many different countries and cultures who have generated a joyous and cordial atmosphere among themselves thanks to their enthusiasm at feeling… Read more »

IVORY COAST
Formation Meetings in the Paulines Cultural Center

The Daughters of St. Paul of Abidjan are holding monthly formation meetings on the Bible and the Liturgy in continuity with the animation activities being carried out in their Paulines Cultural Center. Given the great desire of the laity to get to know Sacred Scripture better, their two latest encounters focused on the Bible. In… Read more »

Developing Virtue in a Digital Society

  Virtue is a personal “device” that Michel Foucault would have included in what he called “technologies of the self.” But the concept of “device” should be understood according to the meaning attributed to it by this significant French philosopher. A device is not a contraption, an instrument, an electronic gadget. In the present context,… Read more »