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...
Sister Margarita Trejo Rodríguez is a missionary from the San José de Papalotla Monastery in the State of Mexico. In this interview, Sister Margarita shares her experience and mission in Kenya, where she arrived in October 2012: I want to thank God and my community...
“First of all, I want to tell everyone the first truth: “God loves you”. If you have already heard it, it doesn’t matter, I want to remind you: God loves you. Never doubt it, no matter what happens to you in life. In whatever circumstances you...
In the face of the pain and horror of the tragedy that wounds the depths of the soul, there is only room for silence. Yes, silent contemplation, the sonorous gaze, is the only serene attitude in the face of the tragedy of war. It is human to be deeply moved by the...
