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The first part of Saint Ludovico of Casoria’s life was somewhat “ordinary,” but not the second. Having had what he called a mystical experience, he began establishing institutions for all kinds of people in need. He even founded two religious communities.
There are situations that overrule the Sabbath law. Such situations elicit the powerful compassion of Jesus. All the Jewish leaders understood was that Jesus wasn’t keeping the rules.
Lent is a time to reexamine and deepen our faith in God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead. Jesus promises eternal life to those who harbor that belief.
The obscurity of the Poor Clare life seems somewhat expected, yet Saint Catharine of Bologna was well known for her holiness. Even in the quiet Poor Clare life, nuns can be examples for the whole Church.
The readings during the fourth and fifth weeks of Lent are generally concerned with the identity of Jesus. This was the central question for the religious leaders who would eventually have Jesus put to death.
Saint Gregory of Narek was born in a village on the shores of Lake Van between 945 and 950. When his parents died, Gregor and his older brother were raised by a scholarly uncle who had them educated at the Narek monastery where he was a monk.
“This I know: God is on my side.” —Psalm 56:10b. Turn to the Book of Psalms in your Bible. Read one with heart and let the words help you to feel God’s presence.
Saint Catherine of Genoa wanted to be a nun, but was rejected due to her youth. Instead she married, converted her husband to a life of virtue, and together they cared for the poor.
The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector teaches us that salvation is conditioned on receptivity. God isn’t going to give us salvation if we’re not sure that we need it.
Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews “Dog,” “Sneakerella,” and “Tor” in our April issue!
