Mark 3:22-30
“It takes a thief to catch a thief.” The scribes were using this way of thinking when they accused Jesus of working with devils. They said because he could call demons out of others he must be possessed of demons: A sort of 'like attracts like' theory. Being a demon and knowing how demons work would in their thought be a help in calling out demons. But Jesus says that he can destroy demons because he is the opposite of demons. His ability to destroy demons comes not from demons but from the Holy Spirit.
Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10
Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 15
1 Corinthians 12:12-30
Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
The ancient apostolic creed we Christians recite each Sunday boldly professes: “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Life-Giver.” I wonder how many of us grasp the profound implications of this statement, implications both for Jesus and for ourselves. Today’s readings invite us to celebrate the life-giving role of the Spirit in Jesus’ life, in the Corinthian community -- and in our own lives!
LET THERE BE FEW WORDS AND MANY DEEDS
AND LET THEM BE DONE WELL.
St. Vincent Pallotti’s Feastday, 2022
Dear Sisters,
As we celebrate the feast day of our Founder St. Vincent Pallotti, it is my ardent desire to display before you the portrait, which you see above, painted by a homeless young man, who is originally from Poland but was living on the streets of Rome. Currently he is accompanied and encouraged by a Redemptorist priest and Sr. Hanna Kiedrowska, SAC for a promising life in the future. The testimony of this young man during our XXI General Chapter, called our attention to reflect deeper on our role as consecrated women in responding to the needs of the poor and homeless in today’s world.
Dio mio, misericordia infinita Immens, eterna, incomprensibile.
Dio mio, Tu sei Amore infinito, sei impazzito d’Amore per me
Dio mio, da sempre tu pensi a me
E versi sopra di me infiniti diluvi di grazie, di favori e di misericordie.
The Pallottine Family in Rome begun the Triduum in preparation for the celebration of the feast of St. Vincent Pallotti. The reflection of each day was inspired from the theme “Synodality In the Life and Mission of the Church”.
Sr. Rosângela Sousa SAC
R.I.P.
“You are the reason for the journey, you are my road, my guide, my destination…” (Brazilian hymn)
Today our Sisters in Brazil communicated the sad news, that Sr. Rosângela Sousa, 48 years, passed away this morning, January 17, 2022, after an infarction. This death came so sudden and surprisingly! She died in the house of her family in Timbiras, where she spent some vacation days.
1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19
Preparing to Be Sent
“He appointed Twelve, whom he also named Apostles, that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons . . .” As we get to know the “cast of characters” named by Jesus to be his Apostles, we can certainly be impressed by their diversity and perhaps be surprised by their less-than-faithful performances. Peter’s denial, Thomas’ doubts, and Judas’ betrayal all remind us that the Lord did not choose perfect men without fault.
Pope Francis Twitter Feed
The Holy See
Jubilee of the Canonisation
U.A.C.
Meditations
* Our Way of Life *
"Our diverse talents and abilities, our differences in culture, nationality and age are assets for the richness of the community. Although we may be engaged in a variety of ministries, we all share the common call to apostolic discipleship in a community of the Catholic Apostolate of St. Vincent Pallotti."(OWL, 91)
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"Christ, the Apostle of the Eternal Father, and his mission are central to our personal and community life, giving meaning and direction to our thinking, our spirituality, our prayer, action and suffering." (OWL, 19)
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"As a community of disciples we are gathered around Jesus, the Apostle of the Eternal Father. Like the first disciples, we want to be with Jesus, be sent out by him and return to him to evaluate our service in the light of his presence." (OWL, 88)
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"As Pallottines, it is our special charism to foster growth in faith and love among the laity, to awaken them to awareness of their apostolic call, and to cooperate with them in furthering the apostolic mission." (OWL, 21)
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"Our relationships with one another should be marked by a love that bears all, believes all and hopes for all, a love that is neither conceited nor jealous, which hurts no one, nor is embittered or resentful. It is never discouraged but remains patient and kind. It rejoices with others and shares their suffering. It is with this kind of love that we should help and support one another." (OWL, 90)