“We Acknowledge Your Presence, Lord”
StoriesMeeting a Presence which draws attention to each other’s needs, Paul returns home with a new desire.
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“Not on My Watch”
StoriesAs the caregiver for her brother, Kathleen testifies to the Oregon State Senate regarding its “Death With Dignity” Act.
Why Is Life Good?
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Do Not Be Hopeless
StoriesDulce, a physician specializing in geriatrics and palliative medicine at Johns Hopkins, shares her experience of facing the problem of Physician Assisted Suicide.
A Love That Crosses Every Border
StoriesUnexpectedly meeting two illegal immigrants, Fr. Matt finds himself wanting to stay with them.
Hands in the Dough
StoriesRandy left a job in finance to take over a traditional bakery in Texas with his wife Lucy. Now he has two stores, places “to live together the fulness of the things we do.” From the May issue of Traces
I Never Thought They Would Come
StoriesSurprised by her teenagers’ response to the CL family vacation, Simona shares what she saw.
“Working in the Big Field”
StoriesWitnesses from three friends who attended the Lower Midwest CL family vacation in Fall Creek Falls, TN.
On Mission with Peter
Current EventsOn June 22, a meeting was held with the moderators of associations and movements convened by the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life. The address of Davide Prosperi.
Cormac McCarthy: The Novelist of America’s Depths
StoriesLooking at McCarthy’s renowned novels as well as his most recent publications, Fr. Jacob discovers in each of his works the echo of man crying out to God.
Uganda: The Crisis and The Welcome
StoriesFr. Jerry gives us a glimpse into the crisis in Sudan and the hope he sees amidst the devastation.
Cormac McCarthy: "I’ve Encountered No Greater Mystery In Life Than Myself”
Current EventsOne of the greatest contemporary writers died on June 13, at the age of 89. The Passenger is a metaphysical thriller with provocative questions about the essence of life. From the June issue of Tracce.
Celebrating Father’s Day
Stories“I have seen that the living communion in Christ is the flower of hope capable of bringing comfort, love, and dignity to my neighbors”.
The Beginning of Something New
StoriesThe Nashville community invites other local lay movements to share in the “prophecy for peace” and a new friendship is born.
"A Wonderful Companionship of Friends"
Current EventsDavide Prosperi's message to the participants of the Macerata˗Loreto Pilgrimage, held on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Fraternity Exercises 2023
Current EventsThe booklet and introduction of the Spiritual Exercises of the Fraternity of CL, 2023.
Prosperi: "CL Joins in Prayers for Pope Francis"
Current EventsThe Holy Father was admitted to hospital today to undergo surgery. The words of the president of the Fraternity.
"Why are men so afraid?"
StoriesSimone’s witness of his time with the sisters of Mother Teresa sheds a new light on the cultural phenomenon of fearing each other that is spreading across the US.
Flooding: Signs of Hope for Life
Current EventsDavide Prosperi's letter to "Corriere della Sera," after visiting communities in Emilia-Romagna.
Something that Comes Before
StoriesFriends from across the Southeast gather in South Carolina for a diaconia, helping each other to judge with a more human criteria.
To Grow in Love for God and Others
StoriesInviting the NYC CL community to present an exhibit on Fr. Giussani at his parish, Don Luigi shares what this experience was for him and for his parish community.