The Grotto of Hope
StoriesA book review of April’s Book of the Month: The Song of Bernadette by Franz Werfel. Originally published in the April issue of Tracce.
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"If I accept that I am loved, then I live in the truth"
StoriesSarah reflects on her experience of CLU's “40 Days of Friendship.”
Stabat Mater Through the Eyes of Giussani
StoriesGiussani's reflections on Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, from Spirto Gentil, a collection of his commentaries on classical music
The Totality of the Question
StoriesAn interview with Tara Isabella Burton, a panelist at the New York Encounter’s “Can the Soul Remain Open When Life Settles In?” in conversation with Fr. Patrick Gilger and Stephen Adubato
An Act of Forgiveness
StoriesSometimes an answer to prayer comes through unexpected channels, in the course of everyday charitable work.
Not Enough Jesus
StoriesA review of the new film Cabrini by Angel Studios
A Consciousness Awake to Reality
StoriesThe poet Christian Wiman opened the New York Encounter highlighting this year’s theme: “Tearing Open the Sleeping Soul.” The following morning we sat down for a conversation with him.
The Voice of a History
StoriesPippo Molino, musician and composer, describes in a recent book the place of singing in the movement: “It is born in a living community. It is one with the experience we have. And a choir is pure charity.” From the January issue of Tracce.
A New School of Community in Los Angeles
Stories"It has shown me the power of living in communion with others and, most importantly, with myself."
A True Realist
StoriesThis month’s “Book of the Month” is The End of the Affair, published in 1951 by the twentieth-century English novelist Graham Greene.
Education and the Road to Destiny
StoriesThe Tampa Bay Community hosted a panel to discuss the content of The Risk of Education and saw firsthand the grace of the charism given by the Holy Spirit to Fr. Giussani
A Unique Lens
StoriesThe friends that organized the Leonard Cohen exhibit at the 2024 New York Encounter share their judgment on the work.
Living the Liturgy
StoriesA book including Fr. Giussani’s meditations on the liturgy is now available in English through Slant Books
A Friendship Full of Wonder
StoriesFriends in Houston, TX host a cultural event discussing the role of wonder in the dynamics of knowing.
The Net
StoriesA new publication by Human Adventure Books addresses the question: “How can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?”
Artificial Intelligence and the Human Contribution
StoriesAn interview with Davide Bolchini, curator of the New York Encounter’s exhibit on Artificial Intelligence.
New York Encounter 2024: Tearing Open the Sleeping Soul
Stories“The theme of the Encounter has never been more hopeful than it is this year.”
A Beggar in Radical Imitation of Christ
StoriesFebruary’s book of the month: St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton
Spirto Gentil Society
StoriesChanged by the friendship with a couple that moved away, Bill and his wife decide to open their home with the hope of meeting and embracing more of these friends.
This Little Flame
Stories“These days of knowing the Movement have educated me to a wovenness with the lives of others that is new for me.”
God Was Waiting For Me
StoriesInvited to reconsider the value of Charitable Work, Laura begins a journey and experiences God’s caress.