Simeon, this child is just like any other child. Why do you hasten to him? Why are tears of astonishment streaming from your faded eyes? What do you see in him? How are you able to recognize him when he hasn’t done anything yet? Holding the child in his arms, Simeon addresses the Most High… Read more »
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Christmas 2023
Christmas speaks to us about a God who chooses the hard way by calling a person to be a person. That’s what Christmas is: an invitation to be born again, to be wrapped in swaddling clothes. But it will be a rebirth for each of us only if we learn to take upon ourselves the… Read more »
Christmas of the Lord 2023
Letter of Sr. Anna Caiazza, Superior General
Dearest sisters and young women in formation, As always, this year too I am captivated by the holy Night when the heavens opened above the shepherds guarding their flocks. However, this year, perhaps because of everything that is going on right now, I am particularly struck by the contrast in Luke’s narrative between the brilliant… Read more »
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023
To approach this Gospel passage silently is a basic precaution. One misplaced word is enough to undermine the perfection of the Annunciation, which is the perfect balance of Blood and Wind, Flesh and Spirit. The astonished blood of a young girl who feels loved by the gaze of the Wind she had known all her… Read more »
Third Sunday of Advent 2023
A VOICE crying out in the desert No, Nothing but a voice, trying to find the right ways to broaden the expectations of people’s hearts. A humble witness to the Messiah’s arrival. Someone who prepares the conditions for it. The baptism administered by John is a fitting rite to put words like death, light and… Read more »
Second Sunday of Advent 2023
The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God No, it is more than just a beginning, it is a Principle; it is Genesis, it is life that, in order to be vital and vibrant, must always start afresh. It means forever returning to the state of raw material, like clay that is… Read more »
First Sunday of Advent 2023
Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. No, we don’t know the mystery of when the time will come and that scares us. That’s why we live it with difficulty. Our thoughts often slip into the past and get lost there, allowing themselves to be bewitched by things that… 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 »
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 …
Read more »Is the metaverse our future?
Metaverse is a mysterious but trendy word. Coined by Mark Zuckerberg, who borrowed it from a science fiction novel from the 90s for a relaunch of Facebook-related activities, the idea has sparked the interest of other major players on various online platforms who have directed billions of dollars towards similar projects. For example, Microsoft, Google,… Read more »