The apostle of the Holy Spirit: the next saint for the Church
It is a joy for me to write about my friend, Blessed Elena Guerra! In 1991 when I was writing As By A New Pentecost, my husband told me about a fascinating woman who was named “the Apostle of the Holy Spirit” by Pope St. John XXIII. My husband referred me to an...
Canonization of Blessed Elena Guerra: News that fills the entire Renewal with joy!
It was with great joy that we learned of the forthcoming canonization of Blessed Elena Guerra, announced by the Vatican last Saturday, April 13. Two days earlier, on the occasion of her liturgical memorial, we had celebrated a mass in our chapel, giving thanks and...
Blessed Elena Guerra: Apostle of the Holy Spirit
On April 11, we celebrate the liturgical memory of Blessed Elena Guerra: a virgin who founded the Congregation of the Oblates of the Holy Spirit for the formation of young women in Italy. May we grow in intimacy with the Holy Spirit through her intercession. ...
Thanks God for Steve Clark’s life and work
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steve Clark. He passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Chelsea, Michigan, accompanied by several Servants of the Word brothers. Steve was the founder of the Sword of the Spirit, as well as the Servants of the...
Words of Pope Francis to the CCR: identity and mission
Pope Francis completes 11 years of pontificate, we want to remember some of his words that echo in the identity and mission of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. You, the charismatic renewal, have received a great gift from the Lord. Your movement’s birth was...
