“This” I Cannot Keep For Myself
StoriesOpening the windows as well as the door to share the place where they have discovered companionship with Christ, the Pittsburgh community begins inviting people to their small School of Community.
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Into the Light
StoriesA simple outing at the art museum with their children leaves their hearts burning.
International Assembly of Responsibles 2023
StoriesIn August, a group of people from the United States traveled to La Thuile, Italy for the annual International Meeting of Responsibles. Here some share their experience from the trip.
Shockingly Beautiful
StoriesStruck by the encounter with shocking beauty at the International Assembly of Responsibles in La Thuile, Bishop Mark from Chicago relates the memoir “A Severe Mercy” to what he encountered there.
CLU Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion
StoriesCL University students began the school year with a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin and share with us what they discovered.
“Thank you, Mother Elvira”
StoriesMother Elvira, founder of Comunità Cenacolo in 1983 to provide hope and healing to those suffering from addiction, died on August 3.
Walking in Order to Discover
Stories“We can't walk down the street and look at others' faces without feeling a yearning, a poignant desire to save them. It is within this yearning that one saves oneself.”
The Unity of Christ Dead and Risen
Stories“It is not our experiences that build unity, but rather unity that is the foundation for our experiences.”
Upper Midwest Family Vacation
StoriesDerian and Rebecca share their experience of their CL family vacation.
Fr. Giussani’s Time in Texas
StoriesJoseph visits St. Patrick’s parish in San Antonio, TX where Fr. Giussani lived during his time in Texas.
Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc
Stories“The story of Joan of Arc burned in Twain’s heart and mysteriously, 600 years after she lived, it burns in mine.”
Cry of the Heart
StoriesA presentation on Msgr. Albacete’s book on suffering shares his precious presence with new and old friends in St. Cloud, MN.
Longing Is the Wisdom of Blood
StoriesIn honor of the 59th anniversary of the death of Flannery O'Connor (08.03.2023).
SCOTUS and Affirmative Action
StoriesTaking a look at the recent Court decision Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College.
The Noblest Time of the Year
StoriesAt the vacation, Maddie sees a way of living where you always discover something interesting.
“We Acknowledge Your Presence, Lord”
StoriesMeeting a Presence which draws attention to each other’s needs, Paul returns home with a new desire.
“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