Sr. Isabel de Sousa

When we read through the annals of Bible History, we often come across extraordinary deeds that are beyond human comprehension. Who could explain, for example, Jacob’s prophetic boldness in fighting with the Angel of the Lord for an entire night in order to obtain his blessing? Or who would question …

“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (Jn 15:13). In this sublime teaching, the Divine Master invites us to imitate His own example, for He came to earth to give His life as a ransom for many (cf. Mt 20:28). …

To manifest His love for us, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity became incarnate, lavishing the infinite treasures of His Sacred Heart upon mankind. And, not stopping at this, He has raised up chosen souls over the course of history, of whom He makes the living receptacles of this …

“When will I understand that virtue is not in eating onions, but in eating onions for love of God?”1 Undoubtedly, such a reflection sounds strange to our ears. For how can someone attain sanctity by eating onions or perhaps by peeling turnips? However, this thought was jotted down by a …

One of the most important of Jesus’ teachings during His earthly life was spoken beside Jacob’s well, in His dialogue with the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and …