Between April 6 and 10, a group of young women religious in perpetual vows met in Rome to strengthen their formation and spirituality. The gathering included visits to emblematic sites of Christian tradition and an analysis of the fundamental aspects of consecrated life in the present context.
The itinerary included visits to sites of profound historical and spiritual significance, such as the Abbey of Tre Fontane, the Basilica of San Clemente, the Holy Stairs, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and the Sanctuary of Santo Spirito in Sassia. Each of these places was presented as a pedagogical and spiritual experience that helped the participants reinterpret their own history in light of the Gospel.
At Tre Fontane, a site linked to the martyrdom of Saint Paul, the young women reflected on the meaning of self-denial and total surrender as a source of missionary fruitfulness. Later, in the Basilica of San Clemente, they symbolically descended into the “layers” of their own existence, recognizing God’s action in the depths of their personal histories.
The journey continued at the Holy Stairs and St. John Lateran, where the dimension of inner freedom and the process of personal reconciliation as a path toward a more authentic vocation were explored. At St. Mary Major, the focus shifted to Mary as a model of mission lived through simplicity and care for life in everyday circumstances.
Finally, the meeting culminated at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, where the participants delved deeper into the integration of affective and spiritual life, understanding God's love as the unifying axis of all existence.
This meeting has not only been a space for training, but a transformative experience that has allowed the young women to renew their vocational commitment from a greater awareness, inner freedom and openness to the mission.
The journey concludes with a shared conviction: when the experience of God touches the deepest part of the person, life is reorganized and acquires a new meaning, thus strengthening the path of discipleship in terms of hope and service.
