When the World Turns Upside Down
Stories"We must act. . . with a whisper on our breath: 'He must be here, too.'"
"We must act. . . with a whisper on our breath: 'He must be here, too.'"
"It's funny how you are grateful for every face you keep at a ten-foot distance."
"He has continued to say, 'Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'"
Melissa discovers unexpected gladness in the face of great tragedy.
By Amedeo Capetti, MD, infectious diseases expert and consultant to the WHO Originally published in the Italian newspaper Il Foglio, March 18, 2020
Facing life without the Eucharist, Christina asks, "Could this really be for us? How can this decision be for our good?"
Jaisy's work on the Baldwin Exhibit for the New York Encounter helps her confront her own wounds at the "level of the heart."
Watch the video of the panel discussion between Fr. Zacharie Bukuru, His Grace Anba David and Rev. Marcel Uwineza, moderated by Barbara Gagliotti.
The homily of His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, on the fifteenth anniversary of Father Giussani's death
The New York Encounter featured a new look at the impact of Giussani's person and charism in America, from the first joyful "explosion" to the present day.
Jaisy's work on the Baldwin Exhibit for the New York Encounter helps her confront her own wounds at the "level of the heart."
In a broken, divided America, such as we see in the world of politics, there are people who, with their actions, show a different way of living.
In the simplest things--a dinner, a talk--Natalie discovers the One who meets us in our needs.
In a broken, divided America, such as we see in the world of politics, there are people who, with their actions, show a different way of living.
At this year's New York Encounter, John grapples with the ultimate divide.
Patrick recounts his first experience of the New York Encounter where he met a new friend, through which he perceived the intensity, curiosity and passion he desired for his own life. And then life took on a completely new dimension.
“I know that I will find something here that sustains me, something I will find nowhere else.”
We caught up with New York Encounter organizer Angelo Sala, who talked with us about the origin of the Encounter, the importance of this year’s theme, and the way doing this work has helped him. . .
Yunan, an at-home mom, spends a day with the Missionaries of Charity. In their presence, she rediscovers Christ in her every day.
Silvia tells of the work among the Missionaries of Charity in Pacifica--a source of new life for the San Jose community.
Laura and Sofia set out to create crafts for an AVSI fundraiser--and discover something more.