MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2017
“The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift”
Liturgical Time
Epiphany 2017
Francesca Pratillo, fsp
Where is the king of the Jews? (Mt. 2:1-12) In telling a story that blends fact and fiction, the evangelist Matthew offers us one of the most beautiful pages in his Gospel. Those who followed the star to Bethlehem were neither three in number, nor were they kings. Rather, they were courageous pilgrims… Read more »
Mary, Mother of God 2017
Francesca Pratillo, fsp
“Who is my mother?” One day, Jesus said to the crowd: “Who are my mother and my brothers [and sisters]? My mother, brothers and sisters are those who hear the word of God and do it” (cf. Mk. 3:31; Lk.8:21). This statement throws light on the contemplative activity that constructs the world and gives rise… Read more »
Christmas 2016
Francesca Pratillo, fsp
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2016
Francesca Pratillo, fsp
Third Sunday of Advent 2016
Second Sunday of Advent 2016
Francesca Pratillo, fsp
First Sunday of Advent 2016
Francesca Pratillo, fsp
Easter Sunday 2016
It is Easter morning, the day after Holy Saturday. We can picture ourselves, Lord, standing beside your two disciples in your tomb. Immobile. Mute. Stunned. Your corpse is not there. Only the burial cloth remains–the shroud in which your martyred body was wrapped by those who had pity on you after all your sufferings. …… Read more »
Palm Sunday 2016
Stefano Stimamiglio, ssp
