Exactly two centuries after writing this letter, dated 1825, Father Giovanni Merlini, missionary of the Precious Blood, is proclaimed blessed. The beatification liturgy, which will be presided over on ...

In the Beatitudes, Jesus turns the popular meaning of 'blessed' on its head.

Eternal father, through the divine heart of Jesus, I adore you for all those adore you not; I love you for all those who do not love you. I go in spirit through the whole world to seek for souls ...