Bangkok (AsiaNews) – An example of Christian witness in society and staunch support of human rights and the principle of absolute non-violence, deeply rooted in Thai Buddhist culture. These are the reasons why the Catholic Church in Thailand and the country’s political leadership have conferred a special award on 92 year-old teacher and writer, Prakin… Read more »
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40th anniversary of the death of Blessed James Alberione
Eucharistic celebration, Rome, November 26, 2011, the crypt of the Basilica of St. Mary Queen of Apostles. Chaired by His Excellency Archbishop John A. Rev.ma Becciu, Deputy Secretary of State, Vatican City.
Advent 2011
Letter of sr. M. Antonieta Bruscato superior general fsp
Advent 2011 Dearest Sisters and young women in formation, We are at the end of a “pilgrimage” that unfolded according to itineraries marked by the Word, events and days of the Liturgical Year. Advent is at the door. With the passing of time and the rapid alternation of liturgical cycles, we run the risk-like all… Read more »
Italy Important Digital Innovations in the Pauline World
Pauline multimedia and multi-channel diffusion in Italy has taken an important step forward to help us carry out our mission of evangelizing the “global village” more effectively. The innovation consists of the launch of e-commerce, that is, the online sale of the audio files listed in the circumscription’s Pauline Audiovisuals Catalogue. This will allow our… Read more »
Spain Joyful Vocational Witnesses
In October, CONFER organized a meeting in Madrid for vocation workers on the theme: Who Should Carry Out Pastoral Work for Vocations? The FSPs took an active part in this event not only through their participation in the conferences but also through a large display of books, CDs and DVDs in the areas of spirituality,… Read more »
Philippines Promoting a Love for Reading
The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, held in Pasay City from 14-18 September 2011, bore the title Words without Borders, highlighting the importance and influence of words in a world without borders. As usual, the Daughters of St. Paul participated in this event with a wide selection of new and creative books and audiovisuals that… Read more »
Italy Plunging into the Depths of the Pauline Charism
The 2011-2012 course on the Pauline Charism officially began on 27 September in the bedroom of Blessed James Alberione, now preserved as a museum. We hope this new academic year will provide its 19 participants with the grace to harmonize themselves with what our Founder felt. The students, who come from all over the Pauline… Read more »
South Africa A Place in which To Think, Grow and Communicate
Ever since 26 November 2010, the day on which the FSPs of Johannesburg inaugurated a conference room next door to their book center, our sisters have been carrying out many different cultural and formative projects open to the public. These activities include book launches and many encounters on themes related to the Bible, theology and… Read more »
Italy The Spirit of Assisi
The Pauline book center of Perugia invited the Diocesan Ecumenical Center and other Catholic associations in the city to participate in a day of reflection and debate concerning the Interreligious Encounter for Prayer for Peace held in Assisi on 27 October. On that occasion, Pope Benedict XVI reminded everyone that it was the 25th anniversary… Read more »
Italy Open-Air Book Fair
The fifth annual “Portici di carta” (Paper Arcades)–a 2 km.-long book fair–just ended in Turin. Portici di carta is a unique and creative initiative in the crowded field of Italian book exhibits. The original intent of the event was to link the theme of books to an architectural “jewel” of the city, namely: the 14… Read more »