Judith had a deep and unshakeable faith in God and her story is a true example of love and faithfulness to God. A wise and courageous woman, she is a symbol of commitment to life.
In words and gestures, the prophet Hosea’s vocation is a testimony of fidelity and living God’s love. It is an invitation to be missionaries of love, mercy and good news.
Hosea, from the Hebrew Hoshe’a, is the shortened form of Continue reading →
God’s call often comes unexpectedly, as it did for the prophet Amos, a humble shepherd and sycamore grower. His story reminds us that God’s choice is not about our qualifications but His purpose. Amos boldly embraced his vocation, proclaiming truth Continue reading →
Ruth is a Moabite woman who, after the death of her husband, decided to take care of her mother-in-law and, to do so, abandoned her land and immigrated to Israel. A faithful woman of great faith, she will be a Continue reading →
Reflecting on Moses’ vocation, a song comes to mind by its title: We are One! In fact, Moses was a bridge, connecting God to the people and the people to God, neither denying his faith in God nor denying the Continue reading →
A vocation is always an initiative of God, who calls us by name. But as Samuel did, we must listen, take His word to heart, and transform what we have heard into a life commitment, a mission.
After the encounter at night with Nicodemus, the man of the law, and John, the prophet, Jesus meets a woman of Samaria. It is not the female version of the same journey of faith.
As soon as they are out of prison, Paul and Silas are obliged to leave Philippi. They arrive at Thessalonica, but, after three weeks, they are again forced to escape by night to Beroea, Continue reading →
“He lifted His eyes to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them” (6: 41). These are the words of the Eucharistic memorial (Mk 14: 22f), the point of arrival of every mission, in which we Continue reading →
