The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, celebrated annually from January 18-25, begins this year 2025 with the motto inspired by John 11:26: “I am the resurrection and the life…. Do you believe this?”. Prepared by the monastic community of Bose, this...
Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for October 7, 2024, with the intention of imploring the gift of peace in the world. This date coincides with the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, an event that sparked a brutal escalation of...
We begin with a paradox: how can a contemplative nun say that prayer, in short, praying, is the most difficult thing in the world? Well… yes, you can say that when you only see prayer from a single flat or obtuse perspective, from your own perspective or that of...
Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Monica, especially known for her unwavering faith and dedication to prayer. Born in North Africa in the 4th century, St. Monica is remembered primarily for her tireless pleas for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, who...