Dearest sisters, On 22 July, the Church invites us to celebrate the liturgical feast of Mary of Magdala, the disciple who, in the garden, sees, recognizes, witnesses to and proclaims the resurrection of Jesus. In her call to discipleship, which took place through her encounter with Jesus, who freed her from seven demons, a new ..
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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 »
He saw and believed… Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the entrance. She ran to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them: “They have taken the Lord from the tomb and… Read more »
They spread their cloaks… Go into the village opposite you, and as you enter it you will find a tethered colt that no one has ever yet ridden. Untie it and bring it here…. They took the colt to Jesus and, throwing their cloaks on its back, they lifted Jesus onto it. As he… Read more »
He bent down and began to write… The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. They said to him: “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of committing adultery. In the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. What… Read more »
He ran to meet him… While his son was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was filled with compassion. He ran to him, embraced him and kissed him. His son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to… Read more »
If you do not repent… Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus said to them in reply: “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But I tell… Read more »
Jesus went up the mountain… Jesus took Peter, James and John and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of… Read more »
Jesus left… Filled with the Spirit, Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. (Lk. 4:1-2) The Spirit guides me, like he guided Jesus in the desert…. 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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