Gaudete et Exsultate, the third apostolic exhortation written by Pope Francis, reproposes the call to holiness in a practical way for our own time, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities. “God calls us to be saints in the midst of everyday life,” the Pope writes. Saints, not superheroes. And this invitation to holiness is… Read more »
Born in 1944 in Sondrio, Italy, and a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret, Sr. Maria Elena Berini received the International Women of Courage Award 2018 from the hands of American First Lady, Melania Trump. One of the 10 women chosen each year from all over the world to… Read more »
Now in its 28th edition, the African, Asian and Latin American Film Festival took place in Milan from 18-25 March. Dedicated to the cinematography of the three continents, the Festival focused in particular on the themes of migration and cultural identities. Twenty-five films in national premiere, three in world premiere and twelve short films (all… Read more »
The Daughters of St. Paul in Iloilo City, together with the Association of Pauline Cooperators, in collaboration with the Jaro Archdiocesan Commission on Liturgy, worked hand-in-hand to organize a combined Day of Recollection and Liturgical Music Workshop for Lent and Easter. 428 people participated in the initiative, which was conducted by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ,… Read more »
To All the Sisters. Dearest Sisters, Easter is here! Once again we feel invited into the garden where the Lord was buried. Like Mary Magdalene, we listen to his voice calling us. We see him and touch him. Longing for him to stay with us, we cry out with immense love: “Rabbouni…Master!” Let us allow… Read more »
To celebrate the release of the new document of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, entitled New Wine in New Wineskins: The Consecrated Life and Its Ongoing Challenges since Vatican II, the FSPs of Johannesburg organized an encounter guided by Sr. Judith Coyle, head of the Faculty of Theology… Read more »
During the Lenten season the Daughter of St. Paul of Mumbai scripted, recorded and enacted the Stations of the Cross on the theme “With Mary on the Way to Calvary.” The initiative was held in five parishes in the Archdiocese of Bombay. The laity and priests of all the parishes were deeply moved by the… Read more »
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Daughters of St Paul of Mumbai organized a symposium on the topic “Legal Rights of Women: Facts, Myths and Interreligious Perspectives.” The event was held on 10 March 2018 in the community’s multi-purpose hall. The program consisted of talks by five women lawyers from different religious backgrounds, who addressed… Read more »
The Apostoline Sisters held their 5th Ordinary General Chapter from 4-17 March 2018 at the Divine Master Retreat House, Ariccia, Italy. The theme that guided the Chapter’s reflections and work was: Working with you for your joy (2 Co. 1:24). “For all vocations”: in fraternity for mission. The following sisters were elected as the Institute’s… Read more »
Some Beijing subway lines have become a long library of audiobooks. In fact, the passengers on lines 4 and 10 can now benefit from this new and much-appreciated service, which allows them listen to the books of their choice directly from their smartphones. All they have to do is download an app that gives them… Read more »
