We have reached the final months of the year and the Jubilee of Hope which will conclude in Rome on January 6, 2026. At the centre is Christ who by his Offering is our life. He guides our footsteps firmly on the Advent journey, already so near, but this time of preparation mustn’t be seen only in terms of wreaths, lanterns, twinkling lights and other such things that already adorn the shops...
It is possible that with all our activities, travel, holidays, or even the monotony of our daily routine, we forget to say “thank you” to those around us and to God! Life comes to us from Him: thank you. The entire universe comes to us from Him: thank you. For the smile of a child and the laughter of grandparents: thank you... Peter Vigne invites us to praise and...
On May 8, 2025, with great joy we welcomed Pope Leo XIV. He came from Peru, was born in the United States, and is an Augustinian monk. Hearing his first words and greetings was indeed a very emotional mo-ment. We must now accompany him in the intensely difficult mission that is entrusted to him. May the Holy Spirit guide him, and may Mary accompany him.
It is fitting that this issue should mark the passing of POPE FRANCIS and through his writings express our THANKS for his 12 years and 39 days of devoted service to the Church. We will continue to keep alive your messages expressed by your actions and attitudes and of course those we received through your encyclicals .
