Rome, Tuesday June 28, 2016The Holy Mass this morning was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gonzalo Ruiz, Vicar General of the IVE, who also preached the homily, and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Alberto Barattero, Spiritual Father of the SSVM.During the morning sessions, the following reports were presented: M. María delle Grazie Gallardo, Delegation of Central Asia…
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First Day of Chapter Sessions
Official News Bulletin Nº 3 Rome, Monday June 27, 2016 This morning, the Holy Mass took place at the Procura, before beginning the work sessions of the IV Ordinary General Chapter. Rev. Fr. Carlos Walker, General Superior of the IVE, presided the Holy Mass, and Rev. Fr. Alberto Barattero, Spiritual Father of the Servidoras, concelebrated.After breakfast…
Today in the morning…
Today, June 27th, first thing in the morning, the Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Carlos Walker, Superior General of the IVE, and concelebrated by Fr. Alberto Barattero, Spiritual Father of the Servants. Between the Chapter Mothers and the assistants, the assembly consisted in almost 100 Servants, gathered together in the chapel of the Daughters…
Pilgrimage to Padre Pio and First Masses
On Saturday, June 25th, after having completed the Spiritual Exercises, the majority of the Chapter Mothers took a pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo, home to the relics of P. Pio of Pietrelcina. They were able to pray before the incorrupt body of the saint, as well as visit the surrounding areas related to his life…
Conclusion of the Spiritual Exercises and Holy Mass of the Ordinations
Yesterday, the Chapter Mothers concluded their Spiritual Exercises in Conversano. H.E.R. Mons. Giuseppe Favale, bishop of the diocese (Conversano-Monopoli), presided over the Mass, graciously sharing this important moment with the mothers.In his homily, the Bishop thanked the sisters for their presence and their apostolate in the Diocese, and urged all the members of the Institute…
Prayer Initiatives for the fruits of the General Chapters
Dear all, Our Lord says in the Gospel, “Ask and it will be given to you. . . .for everyone who asks, receives” (Mt 7:7-8). St. Paul also exhorts us, “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God…
A Vision of Hope
Official News Release Nº 2 Rome, Monday June 20, 2016 Homily of H.E. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals, given during the Holy Mass of Inauguration of the IV Ordinary General Chapter of the SSVM (Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City, Saturday June 18, 2016) Dear concelebrants, sisters Servants of the Lord…
Inauguration of the IV Ordinary General Chapter of the Servants of the Lord
Official News Release Nº 1 Rome, Saturday June 18, 2016 This afternoon at 5:00, the IV Ordinary General Chapter of the Servants of the Lord opened with the celebration of the Holy Mass at the altar of the Cathedra in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. His Eminence Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College…
Holy Mass for the repose of the soul of Mons. Andrea Maria Erba
Yesterday, June 16, a group of Chapter Mothers along with M. Maria de Anima Christi attended a Mass for the repose of the soul of Mons. Andrea Maria Erba. The Mass was celebrated by Father Alberto Barattero in the Cathedral of Velletri, where are the remains of Mons. Erba. After the celebration and a moment…
Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love
“We look at you, Mother of Divine Love, waiting for you, your maternal intercession our salvation…guard your Rome” (Pius XII, 11 June 1944) A little history of this pilgrimage: Every Saturday night, from Easter until the end of October, a night Pilgrimage on foot takes place. It sets out at midnight from Piazza di…