Moved by compassion, close to those who suffer

Lucia Ponzo is a member of the Shalom Catholic Community in the Italian Diocese of Acqui Terme. For three years she has been the coordinator of the “Mother of Sorrows” Ministry, which also includes four other members of Shalom prayer group. In an interview with comshalom (SH), Lucia Ponzo talks about the activities carried out by the Ministry for the sick and elderly. SH: What are the goals of the Mother of Sorrows? Lucia: The main goal of our ministry is to get out from ourselves and become an instrument and channel of God’s grace for our brothers and sisters; it is trying to make concrete the acts of Mercy. SH: What kind of activities do you do? Lucia: Together ...

“Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to every creature”

More than 160 disciples¹ of Life Community are sent on mission to various cities in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa and Israel. They are young people from so many parts of Brazil, but also from other countries of Latin America, Hungary, France and Madagascar. Listening to the Lord’s call, they left their families, their personal plans, their study or the work they did, to devote themselves exclusively to God and to the service of His vineyard. After a year of intense formation, in which the disciples could have a deeper experience with God and the charism, it is time to leave. Moved by a unique request to witness what they have seen, heard and experienced, these missionaries will proclaim ...