A Free Heart
StoriesLiving with her sister, brother-in-law, and their new baby, Sofia discovers more of what it means to love.
Stories - 2021
A Piece of Paradise
StoriesThe Boston and DC communities share their experience of preparing for the AVSI "Tent" Campaign.
"You Are At the Heart of Development"
StoriesGaia shares her experience of preparing the AVSI "Tent" Campaign in Chicago with her friends.
"Is it Possible to Thrive in This Work?"
StoriesMedical professionals gathered in November for the annual MedConference to reflect on the last year and to look ahead together.
An Ethic of Christmas
StoriesGreg shares his experience of publishing the new English translation of The Meaning of Birth.
Lacking Nothing in Oklahoma
StoriesThe letter below was sent from Matteo while traveling for a business trip. During his travels, he met new friends in the Oklahoma City community and was so moved by his encounter he wrote of it to his friend Enrico on his flight home.
Gratitude for Being Together
StoriesRaffa shares her experience of the MN Beginning Day.
United by More than Interstates
StoriesFriends share their experience of the Lower Midwest Beginning Day.
Home: The Place Where Life Begins
StoriesFr. José Medina shares his experience of the NYC Beginning Day.
The Vacation in the Parking Lot: What Are You Looking For?
StoriesJen brings her desire for unity--in her family and in her city--to the vacation. Here is what happened.
God's Caress in These Moments
StoriesFaced with her husband's leukemia, Valentina finds herself on her knees, drawn into a dialogue in which everything is illuminated.
Dear Friends. . .
StoriesA few words of thanks.
Discovering Muscles I Didn't Know I Had
StoriesWhen Leo loses his job, he reaches out to Ergon and gets paired with a "heavy-hitter." A story of concrete accompaniment.
At the Heart of this Longing
StoriesMarina's experience of the Kansas vacation: "I went, full of boundless expectation."
"You Have to Put Your Heart in Everything You Do"
StoriesA New Book Highlights Servant of God Enzo Piccinini's American connections.
A Fulfillment of My Belonging
StoriesNot knowing what to do for work in the pandemic, Sharon jumped into the heart of Ergon, with "unforeseen and fruitful" results.
A Place to Discover Joy and Value
StoriesThrough Ergon Professional Hub, work becomes a way for what is read and discussed at School of Community to become concrete.
The Promise of Belonging to Each Other
StoriesFree at last to go on vacation with her friends, Monica experiences nothing extraordinary but unexpected beauty.
Planning for the Unexpected
StoriesIn the work of planning the Pacific Northwest vacation, the goal is not to make a "carbon copy" of what came before.
Vacation: Why is it Worthwhile?
StoriesTen adults, two toddlers, and three babies in one house for four rainy days. In the moment she is tempted to give up, Laura begins to wake up.
The Mystery Surpasses Our Measure
StoriesFrustrated with Covid restrictions, Stephanie risks in conversation with her friends--and encounters an unexpected openness.