We, the Church

Avatar for MLaura HernándezMLaura Hernández
These are challenging times for Christian communities. In fact, the Pope has been encouraging Catholics to call on Mary and Michael the Archangel for protection. In this context, the following reflection by Igino Giordani, who loved the Church with a passion, gives us pause for thought. ... Read More

Between heaven and earth

Avatar for MLaura HernándezMLaura Hernández
Igino Giordani wrote that “When it comes to Mary, the Church sings”. This text is like a ‘song’ of his, helping us approach the mystery of the Mother holding her dead son in her arms. ... Read More

Together with Mary

Avatar for MLaura HernándezMLaura Hernández
The feast of Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles gathered together with Mary in the cenacle, the “upper room”. In this reflection Igino Giordani invites us to contemplate Mary’s presence in the early Church, as does the feast day of Mary Mother of the Church on 21 May, recently proclaimed by Pope Francis. ... Read More