The vocational testimonies that I have either read or listen to are always dynamic and stimulating. They tell a story of expectations, desires, anxiety, and struggle–either hidden or manifest. They are moving testimonies that capture the reader’s interest. In contrast, I consider my own vocation story to be a very simple one–the story of a… Read more »
I became acquainted with the Daughters of St. Paul when I was 14 years old. They came to our house (I think at the suggestion of my pastor) to invite us to attend a retreat in their community in Brescia. I was intrigued by these sisters who were so new and different from the nuns… Read more »
Whenever I go to Alba, the diocese of my youth, I always drop into the cathedral to visit Jesus in the Eucharist. There, I read the words inscribed on the little door of the tabernacle: Come to me, all of you It is an invitation that has always fascinated me because of the way I… Read more »
Even as a child, I felt the Lord drawing me to himself. This was truly a gift! Although young, I was already familiar with suffering and it was precisely in this context that my friendship with him began. He was the dear Friend and good Father to whom I entrusted everything. I don’t know where… Read more »
My name is Piermaria Kondo Rumiko. I am the daughter of a carpenter and I was born in Ehime Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of the island of Shikoku, Japan. My family observes the traditional faiths of my country. When I was born, my parents offered me at the Shintoist Temple, in keeping with… Read more »
When I was small, I attended the Protestant Church. It was only a few years ago that I learned my family descends from the Korean martyrs. Two of them, the first Catholics in my family, were martyred in 1801. The baptismal name of one of them was Josaphat, who was 26 when he died. He… Read more »
Looking back on the story of my vocation and the abundant blessings I have received in my 25 years as a Daughter of St. Paul, it comes spontaneously to me to praise and thank the Lord for allowing me to participate in the Pauline mission in Pakistan, bringing Jesus to the people through the specific… Read more »
My name is Sr. Teresa Marcazzan and I am the third of four sisters who became Daughters of St. Paul. I also have two brothers who became priests and another sister and two brothers who got married. And finally, our family included a young sister whose death at the age of 11 left a profound… Read more »
I am Sr. Silvana Sauro and I have been working for years in the Bursar General’s Office. In 1981, I was sent as a missionary to the Congo (which at that time was known as Zaire) and I was there for three years. That was a time of great joy, witnessing and apostolic zeal for… Read more »
Right after I made my perpetual profession in 1962, I was assigned to the community of Ravenna, Italy. It was a small community made up of four sisters. I worked in the book center and was happy there. One day I received a letter from Maestra Ignazia Balla, who was the Superior General at that… Read more »
