Società San Paolo

"You have redeemeduswith your cross and Resurrection:  Save us, O Savior of the world.”

With this acclamation, the meeting was opened for all us delegates on September 14, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and of the Holy Christ “ whom God has exalted with a name above all others” (Phil 2, 9),  We began our day with Lauds and Celebration of the Eucharist   presided over by Fr Vito Spagnolo, Delegate of the  “Institute of Our Lady of the Annunciation" of the Italian Province.

In the morning we had the presentation of Fr. Angelo de Simone, Spiritual Assistant of the Institute “St Gabriel, the Archangel “ of the same  Province on  the theme: “ The Laity in the Church and in the Pauline Family.”  This was followed by group meetings.

In the afternoon we werejoinedby Odo Nicoletti  who was the first Gabrielite the Founder met in 1955 and the husband and wife team Monina and Angelo Learco, national representatives of the Holy Family Institute.   Later, Fr Spagnolo gave an address on the theme:  “The Role of the Consecrated Woman in the World.”  This was marked by extensive and relevant documentation taken from Church  Magisterium and from the teaching of the Founder.  Later those responsible for group consultations presented their results.

We concluded our day in the Chapel, placing ourselves in the arms of the crucified Savior who has undoubtedly  been our major support all during the day.

“The Lamb who was immolated and worthy of power, riches, wisdom and strength, honor gloryand benediction (Ap 5 12)

Fr Angelo De Simone
"Casa Divin Maestro” (Ariccia), 14 September 2009

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