As a way of reviving the use of art in prayer, the author, a Comboni Missionary Fr. Raul Tabaraza from the Philippines, explores the method of Visio Divina. “Paintings can transform our prayers into a personal dialogue with the Lord.” Continue reading →

The vocation of the prophet Ezekiel inspires us to live our own vocation and mission with simplicity, knowing that it is God who calls and strengthens us. 

Ezekiel, whose name means “God is my strength,” was a priest and the Continue reading →

Judith had a deep and unshakeable faith in God and her story is a true example of love and faithfulness to God. A wise and courageous woman, she is a symbol of commitment to life. 

Judith was a widow who Continue reading →

In words and gestures, the prophet Hosea’s vocation is a testimony of fidelity and living God’s love. It is an invitation to be missionaries of love, mercy and good news. 

Hosea, from the Hebrew Hoshe’a, is the shortened form of Continue reading →

God’s call often comes unexpectedly, as it did for the prophet Amos, a humble shepherd and sycamore grower. His story reminds us that God’s choice is not about our qualifications but His purpose. Amos boldly embraced his vocation, proclaiming truth Continue reading →

Ruth is a Moabite woman who, after the death of her husband, decided to take care of her mother-in-law and, to do so, abandoned her land and immigrated to Israel. A faithful woman of great faith, she will be a Continue reading →

Reflecting on Moses’ vocation, a song comes to mind by its title: We are One! In fact, Moses was a bridge, connecting God to the people and the people to God, neither denying his faith in God nor denying the Continue reading →

A vocation is always an initiative of God, who calls us by name. But as Samuel did, we must listen, take His word to heart, and transform what we have heard into a life commitment, a mission.

God knows us Continue reading →

Abraham’s “Yes,” trusting in God’s word to him, should be a source of inspiration for all of Jesus’ missionary disciples. 

Vocation is a gift from God, and all of us who are loved by God are called by Him. However, Continue reading →

After the encounter at night with Nicodemus, the man of the law, and John, the prophet, Jesus meets a woman of Samaria. It is not the female version of the same journey of faith.

If Nicodemus and John represent Israel’s Continue reading →