Author: danielafsp

On the way

Pope Francis

We are always journeying in life. And we become what we go towards. And we become what we go towards. Let us choose the way of God, not of self; the way of “yes”, not the way of “if”. We will discover that there are no unexpected events, no uphill path, no night that cannot… Read more »

COLOMBIA-ECUADOR
Coronavirus, Apostolate and Social Networks

The FSPs of Colombia-Ecuador have been carrying out many apostolic initiatives during the coronavirus pandemic. They signed an agreement with Hipertexto (a company that markets books and e-books on 60 platforms) to distribute 39 FSP titles under the slogan of a campaign entitled #YoLeoyAyudoDesdeCasa. This initiative, which runs from April to June, is donating 10%… Read more »

April 2020

Vitalia – Maria Loreta SCANO, Soon Ki – Helena PARK, Olga – Mary Guadalupe MARTINEZ, Everilda – Maria Vicentina LOPES, Giovanna Maria – Maria Vittoria DEMONTIS, Maria – Maria Bernarda CONCILIO, Anna – Maria Gianfranca CONSIGLIO, Ustolia Del Carmen – Maria Cecilia BERRA, Lucia Angelica – Margherita Maria BAGA

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From Chapel To Book Store

Located in the 13th century Gothic chapel of the former Dominican Monastery in Maastricht, Holland, the Boekhandel Dominicanen (Dominican Book Store) retains the mystique of its origins, even though today it is a blend of the sacred and the secular, with more than 45,000 books distributed among its stone capitals, crosses and frescoed vaults. The…

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Prayer to Maria

O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith. “Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs, and we know that you… Read more »

ITALY
Reaching People Where They Live and Work

“That you may tell your children and grandchildren” (Ex. 10:2): Life Becomes History–this is the theme of the 54th World Communications Day, which will be celebrated on 24 May. This year too, the event found the FSPs and SSPs of Italy eager to organize initiatives aimed at helping people get to know the importance of… Read more »

UNITED STATES
Online Vocation Retreat

Every year, the USA/ESC Province holds a Holy Week vocation discernment retreat (usually attended by 6-12 young women) in the provincial house in Boston. Since the retreat could not be held with the physical presence of the participants this year, our sisters decided to try an online version of it. The upcoming event, announced via… Read more »

Mercy does not abandon those who stay behind

Pope Francis

Now, while we are looking forward to a slow and arduous recovery from the pandemic, there is a danger that we will forget those who are left behind. The risk is that we may then be struck by an even worse virus, that of selfish indifference. A virus spread by the thought that life is…

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World Book Day 2020

World Book and Copyright Day, promoted by UNESCO, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 23 April 2020. The Day was characterized by many initiatives in spite of the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 emergency. Among the events programmed were book readings, streaming marathons and activities aimed at relaunching a sector of society severely tested by the…

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ITALY
From Our Arezzo Community

A Pauline community is called to mission, to be ever-present on the battlefield…. So some might find it strange that the members of our community spent two weeks participating in a Lectio Divina Workshop instead of creatively inventing something to propose to others in these difficult times. But a house that has collapsed cannot be… Read more »