Mar 11, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Tuesday of the 1st week of Lent
First reading - Isaiah 55:10-11
Lent is a time of deep trust in the transforming power of God's Word. In Isaiah 55:10-11, God assures us that His Word is never spoken in vain; it always fulfills its purpose, just as rain and snow nourish the earth and bring forth new life. This promise invites us to open our hearts to the Word of God, believing that it will bring about real change within us. When we listen attentively, reflect prayerfully, and act upon His Word, it works within us—softening what is hardened, strengthening what is weak, and cleansing what is impure. Even when we do not immediately see its effects, we trust that God is at work, shaping us into His image. Lent calls us to deepen this faith, allowing the Word to penetrate our hearts, transform our minds, and guide our steps, so that we may bear the fruits of true conversion. Let’s reflect: Lent is believing in the power of the Word of God which will transform me.
Don Giorgio
Mar 9, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Monday of the 1st week of Lent
First reading Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18
Lent is a time of purification, and the reading from Leviticus (19:1-2, 11-18) reveals that this purification comes through living in justice and love. God commands His people to be holy as He is holy, and this holiness is expressed in concrete actions: refraining from stealing, lying, and deceiving others; treating workers fairly; showing respect for the vulnerable; and rejecting hatred and vengeance. These are not just moral guidelines but a call to shape our hearts according to God’s justice. Lent invites us to examine our lives in light of these commands, to repent of any injustices we have committed, and to renew our commitment to love our neighbor as ourselves. By obeying these divine precepts, we allow God to purify our hearts, making them more like His—just, merciful, and filled with love. Let’s reflect: Lent is purifying our heart by practicing justice.
Don Giorgio
Mar 9, 2025 | NEWS
The Generalate held a ceremony to present decrees to superiors.
Sister M. Agnes Mwanajimba received a decree for her third term as Superior of the Tanzania Region.
Sister M. Franciszka Jarnot received a decree for her first term as superior at the Generalate
Sr. M. Magdalena Delczyk was appointed as superior in Pompeii.
We wish the sisters superiors the light of the Holy Spirit and a deep personal relationship with Jesus, to whom we all belong. May Mary guide our sisters superiors along the path of her Son.
Mar 9, 2025 | NEWS
From February 1st to March 4th, three sisters from the Tanzanian regional board visited Europe. The main purpose of the visit was to hold workshops and preparatory meetings for the regional chapter, which is scheduled for this fall. During this time, in addition to preparations for the chapter, the sisters made a jubilee pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Peter in Rome with the Generalate community. They also had time to meet with the Holy Father before his sickness. They also went on pilgrimage to the grave of our Father and Founder and Sister Dulcissima. They visited many communities in Poland and Germany as well as our sisters in Pompeii. It was a very intense and eventful time for them. The sisters were showered with kindness and love in our European communities. When they left, they thanked everyone for such a wonderful welcome and admitted that after this visit, they understood the word “unity” in our Congregation more deeply and connected it with the experience they had during their visit.
Mar 8, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
1st Sunday of Lent
First reading Deuteronomy 26:4-10
The passage from Deuteronomy 26:4-10 illustrates how the act of offering first fruits is deeply intertwined with the memory of God’s saving work. By recalling their ancestors' journey from wandering to settlement, the Israelites recognize that their blessings are not self-made but are gifts from God. This intertwining of remembrance and thanksgiving is central to the Lenten journey as well. Just as Israel expressed gratitude through sacrifice and confession, Lent calls us to offer our own sacrifices—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—while remembering Christ’s supreme sacrifice on the Cross. In doing so, we not only express our gratitude for salvation but also deepen our awareness that we are called to follow the Jesus on the Cross. Through this season, we are invited to follow the path of salvation, living our thanksgiving through concrete acts of faith and devotion. Lent is a powerful means of living the sacrifice on the Cross while thanking Jesus for Salvation.
Don Giorgio
