Saint Gemma was born on March 12, 1878 near the town of Lucca, in Italy.  Even from her earliest childhood, she loved the gospel stories of the Passion that her mother would tell her.  She lost both her parents during her youth and was lovingly welcomed into the Giannini home, a good Christian family, fervent […]

In today’s gospel, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” (Jn 21:16)  He has a mission for Peter, “Tend my sheep” (Jn 21:16).  Peter loves Jesus but is also aware of his weaknesses and previous failures.  Jesus insists, “Feed my sheep” (Jn 21:17).  Jesus knows well our fallen human nature, and He still entrusts each […]