Towards Bethlehem, together with St. Bartolomea

Towards Bethlehem, together with St. Bartolomea

The Advent season is here and it fills our hearts with a sweet hope of the coming of the Lord. It is not only about cribs and decorations but is much more. That is why the liturgy invites us to contemplate the Lord’s definitive coming by preparing ourselves to relive...

“He loved them to the end”

As we enter into the Easter Triduum, the words of Julian of Norwich may help us to contemplate the love of Christ. She was illiterate, this girl who had visions of the passion of Jesus and who then, after becoming a anchorite, described, with simple but deep and...
Contemplating the Christmas story

Contemplating the Christmas story

The nativity scene spoke to Bartolomea’s life … let it speak to us also today.Entering into the heart of this Mystery let us allow ourselves to be AMAZED and MOVED BY A GOD WHO SHOWS HIS TENDERNESS! The words of Pope Francis (Admirabile signum) and that of St....
To begin with you Lord…

To begin with you Lord…

To begin with you Lord is to look at life with wonder.To begin with you Lord is to stand at the door of futurewith hope in the heart and with hands open to our brothers and sisters.To begin with you Lord is going to our sisters and brothers and saying to...
To CHARITY, I consecrate my whole self

To CHARITY, I consecrate my whole self

PROMISEMost loveable Jesus, I come to you to express my heartfelt thanks for what you have done to my soul during these days. Your goodness is truly overwhelming. Dear Jesus, I place myself entirely in your holy hands.Do just as you like best…From now on I will no...
Remember the end of your life

Remember the end of your life

Remember the end of your life… (Sir 28: 6)A beautiful phrase! Think of the end! Think that you will be in a coffin… and will you take hatred there? Think of the end, stop hating! Stop the resentment. Let us think of this very touching phrase. Remember the end of your...