11 May 2017 - A reading workshop… to present the book “Maria, incanto e mistero” in Palermo

A reading workshop to accompany the reader into a text that wants to become a “con-text” of life, a renewed vision of things, events and people, starting from the experience of Mary; for this reason, on 11 May at the Palazzo dei Normanni, the floor was also given to “ordinary people”, including professionals from many different fields, who wished to share the impact that the contents of the book have had on their lives.

The book “Maria, incanto e mistero” (Mary, Enchantment and Mystery), written by Sr. Nunziella (present at the meeting), does not belong to the genre of manuals; rather, it sets itself the arduous but perhaps more interesting goal of dialogue with the reader’s own life, calling the reader to an experience of communion with Mary.

The event, originally planned for the Sala Gialla (Yellow Room), drew numerous registrations, which could be accommodated thanks to the kindness of the Regional Administration, which at the last minute also allowed the use of the Sala Rossa (Red Room); the workshop was also followed from various places in Italy thanks to the live streaming.

The proceedings were opened by the Archbishop of Palermo, Don Corrado, who wished to offer everyone a warm greeting. The address of Dr. Nino Barraco was heartfelt and appreciated; he knew how to introduce us to the enchantment that Mary always awakens in hearts.

The book was introduced by a concise and precise contextualization by Sr. Antonella Sanfilippo, who in a few words managed to outline the theological framework underlying a vision of Mary deeply rooted in the mystery of Christ.

Guiding the afternoon was Dr. Katia Mammana, who managed to keep to the schedule despite the density of the event, and who also obtained, at the end, a word, a brief message from the author, a space of barely five minutes, yet rich in words that also represent a paradigm for life.