Dearest Sisters and young women in formation, During the Easter Vigil, the Exultet proclaims: “O night brighter than the day… O night that knows no darkness….” Ancient words that, since the first centuries of the Christian era, echo every year in all our churches. Words of poignant beauty that move us to tears. The night… Read more »
Dearest Sisters and young women in formation, Like all those who did not have the privilege of knowing Maestra Thecla personally, I enjoy listening to sisters who shared a part of their Pauline journey with her. I was particularly struck by their reference to her faith, manifested in all the nuances of love, because faith–genuine faith…
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MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 56th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY Listening with the ear of the heart
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This is probably the first time an exclamation point appears in the title of a Papal Message. This punctuation mark, which came into use around 1300 A.D., thus lends a touch of innovation to World Communications Day 2022. With its vertical rod springing up from a point, it emphasizes the necessity and urgency of the… Read more »
Dearest Sisters and young women in formation, Our Advent journey leads us once again to the grotto of Bethlehem, where the mystery we contemplate each year takes on flesh and blood: “A child is born for us, a son has been given to us” (Is. 9:5). The eternal Word of the Father, “he whom the…
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«Today, we are often “connected” but not communicating. The indiscriminate use of electronic devices can keep us constantly glued to the screen. In a culture that makes young people isolated and withdrawn into virtual worlds, let us spread Jesus’ invitation: “Arise!” He calls us to embrace a reality that is so much more than virtual…. Read more »
With the spread of the pandemic, it has become more than evident that our conduct has consequences on those around us in either a positive or negative way. Wearing a mask and respecting social distancing are two actions by which we are attentive to ourselves and to others. By respecting these two rules, we do… Read more »
Let us make room inside ourselves for the word of God! Each day, let us read a verse or two of the Bible. Let us begin with the Gospel: et us keep it open on our table, carry it in our pocket or bag, read it on our cell phones, and allow it to inspire… Read more »
The Apostle Paul wishes for his Christians: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all” (II Cor 13: 14). These words, probably echoed in the worship of the newborn Church, emphasize how the free gift of the Father in Jesus… Read more »
How the compulsive use of smartphones has changed our lives We are often anxious to capture a moment and then relive it later. The moment we are living can appear as either flung into the future or pushed into the past. We take a picture for the sheer pleasure of doing so, to share our… Read more »