A Joyful Humanity
Stories“Our lives have become translucent to something completely new” – Francis describes his family’s experience of celebrating their friends’ final vows.
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A History of Mercy
StoriesBr. Angelus reflects on his journey that led him to St. Benedict’s Abbey, and that accompanies him now.
The True Frontier of Human Dignity
StoriesFr. Michael Carvill, John Cavadini and John Zucchi discuss The Religious Sense at the 2023 New York Encounter.
The Story Rocks Tell Us
StoriesAn exhibit on geology at the 2023 New York Encounter fills Ellynore with wonder and gratitude.
You Cannot Love What Shocks You
StoriesWith the desire to go deep into the meaning of suffering, Stephanie reflects on the New York Encounter’s panel on the new book Cry of the Heart.
“An Unconditional Embrace”
StoriesThe New York Encounter event introducing the newly translated book by Fr. Giussani, “The Miracle of Hospitality” shares three expressions of the same unconditional embrace.
Nietzsche’s Urge for the Truth
StoriesStephen, curator of the New York Encounter exhibit on Friedrich Nietzsche, shares why knowing Nietzsche is helpful for understanding our American culture.
NEW YORK ENCOUNTER: THE FIRST EASTER AND PEACE
Current EventsThe presentation “Peace on Earth” at the New York Encounter with Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, and Most Reverend Borys Gudziak, Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The Event of A People
StoriesRiro, one of the New York Encounter organizers, shares the work and the beauty of the New York Encounter and its 2023 theme.
The Wound of Aleppo
Current EventsOne of the most devastating earthquakes in Middle Eastern history. Thousands killed and wounded, in an area already tried by years of war. Yet "some already know where to start again."
In the Heart of the Church
Stories“Fr. Giussani has been for me the door by which I suddenly find myself in the very heart of the Church; a heart which is alive and is giving life.” A witness from Fr. Michael in Indiana.
Identity and Relationship
Current EventsSexual fluidity and the anthropological crisis, its causes and consequences. From the January issue of Tracce, a dialogue with Alberto Frigerio, priest, doctor, and professor of Ethics.
Saved from the Abyss
StoriesMatteo responds to a concerned mother, sharing the experience of rebirth he and his family have encountered in the Cenacolo community.
The Tenderness of His Presence
Stories“I felt free to share everything with these new friends” – visiting her friend in Florida, Sofia rediscovers her need to discover Christ within a companionship in the flesh.
Pilgrimage for Peace
StoriesThe Denver School of Community shares their judgment to propose a pilgrimage and what they discovered in light of this moment together.
PICCININI: DIOCESAN INQUIRY INITIATED
Current EventsOn Saturday, December 10 the first phase of Enzo Piccinini’s cause for beatification began. The tribunal presided over by the bishop has been established. Here are the words of Davide Prosperi and those of Monsignor Erio Castellucci.
Letter from Davide Prosperi after his Private Audience with Pope Francis
Current EventsOn Friday, January 13, the President of the Fraternity of CL was received by the Holy Father. Prosperi's message to the entire movement after the meeting with Francis.
Chicago: "A Chance to Risk my Whole Self"
StoriesA study program took Matteo to America for a few months with some classmates. Meeting the local CL community, daily life, and a friendship that day by day became more interesting.
A True Sign of Hope Among Us
StoriesFriends in California prepare moments for adults and kids to “discover the beauty of living the adventure of having a family.”
The Search for True Friendship
StoriesA student who participates in GS in Boston shares her experience.
"Here I am, send me!"
StoriesReflecting on her encounter with the Movement in light of the audience with Pope Francis, Elisabetta discovers what it means to live a life of mission in her circumstances.