“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 »
Prayers
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
Prayer to the Holy Family
Amoris Laetitia, 325
Prayer for Jubilee of Mercy
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created… Read more »
I love because I love, I love that I may love
Saint Bernard
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 »