Author: danielafsp

ITALY
Centered on Love: Christ in the Life and Mission of Paul

Here is a testimony from the group of FSPs in the Italian province who are commemorating their 50th anniversary of religious profession this year: In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our religious profession (June 1973-2023) in a meaningful way, we held video conferences to discuss how to commemorate this significant event. One person’s… Read more »

What does the Gospel and evangelization of the web mean?

What does the Gospel and evangelization of the web mean? Evangelizing is the mission of the Church. It is not only for some, but it is mine, yours, our mission. Everyone must be an evangelizer, especially with their life! These are the words of Pope Francis, words that we all need to make our own… Read more »

ITALY
Spiritual Exercises in Camaldoli

A course of spiritual exercises was held from 3-8 July 2023 in the evocative setting of Camaldoli, Italy. Convinced that the Church is a community born of a Word that calls people, the Daughters of St. Paul of Arezzo, in collaboration with the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master Retreat House in Camaldoli, offered participants… Read more »

New Superior General of the Good Shepherd Sisters (Pastorelles)

With joy and gratitude to Jesus the Good Shepherd, we inform you that today, 11 July 2023, the Feast of St. Benedict, Patron of Europe, the Assembly of the 10th General Chapter of the Sisters of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, elected as Superior General for the 2023-2029 sessenium: Sr. AMINTA SARMIENTO PUENTES. We assure her… Read more »

2023 Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to Rajagopal

74-year-old Indian activist Rajagopal, a descendant of Mahatma Gandhi, has introduced a non-violent method of approaching conflict among youth gangs and farmers’ marches for land rights in India. On 11 May 2023, he received the Niwano Peace Prize, a prestigious annual recognition for peace efforts conferred by the Foundation of the same name. Rajagopal, who… Read more »

GREAT BRITAIN
Receptive Ecumenism and the Route of the Catholic Synod

 A symposium of ecumenical leaders, clergy and collaborators gathered in Great Britain to respond to the call of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church by inviting other local Churches to take part in the synod process. Among the participants from the Catholic Church were representatives of the various components that contributed to the work of… Read more »

Solemnity of St. Paul Apostle

Letter of Sr. Anna Caiazza, Superior General

Dearest Sisters and young women in formation, As we celebrate today’s Solemnity, I hear addressed to each of us the Apostle Paul’s invitation to the Corinthians to strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. To the members of that community, always on the lookout for new knowledge and experiences, he points out the best way …

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Pope Francis Meets with Artists

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Modern Art Collection of the Vatican Museums, Pope Francis received in audience in the Sistine Chapel more than two hundred artists from all over the world: directors, actors, writers, poets, painters, sculptors, architects and musicians. The Pope offered an important invitation to all… Read more »