The Better Part
From the study of architecture in Milan to definitive consecration in the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles: the story of Sr. Francesca Favero.
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The World in Piazza Vittorio
A short way from the Termini train station, you can encounter all of the cultures of the world. Here, there is also the pastor of St. Eusebius who welcomes those who knock at the door.
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Retreat in Pompei
For the formation house, a few days spent together in the magnificent setting of the Gulf of Naples.
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Pain has become expectation
The suffering of the Madonna enters into our own, allowing us to look at the mystery of pain. A meditation from the rector of the House of Formation.
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Retreat for priests in formation
A week of retreat and sharing life for the youngest generation of the Fraternity of St. Charles.
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“You have expanded my heart”
Christian life as imitation of Christ and total openness of heart. A meditation of Fr. Donato Contuzzi, Vicar General.
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A true story
From Gudo Gambaredo to Venegono, a seminarian discovers gratitude in the encounter with the witnesses of the beginnings of the Movement.
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Walking towards the Lord
19 university students on the Via Francigena accompanied by Sr. Giulia and Sr. Alina: a journey full of expectation, which led to the discovery that truly “God loves you.”
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Learning about “beautiful love”
Can one really speak to young people about affectivity and sexuality? At the Polytechnical University of Milan, a full lecture hall tells us yes.
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Brother and friend
St. Francis and Giussani: two men divided by many centuries but closer to one another than it seems.
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Mass at Ca’ Granda
In Milan, to exchange Christmas greetings, a celebration with friends, relatives, and benefactors.
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Christ is Present
God comes into the world in the smallness of a baby, and continues to remain with us and in the world in the smallness of our human companionship: a meditation on the meaning of Christmas.
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Lectors and Acolytes
An important step in the formation of four seminarians from the Saint Charles Fraternity.
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What makes life bear fruit?
Advent as the possibility to say our “yes” again, which makes our life bloom again. A meditation by Fr. Stefano Tenti, Treasurer of the Fraternity.
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Temporary Incorporation
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the temporary incorporation of four young seminarians from Italy, Spain and the United States took place in the chapel of the House of Formation.
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Living Icon of Jesus
Perché la Fraternità san Carlo si chiama così? Un parallelo tra don Giussani e il grande santo della Riforma cattolica.
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The story to which we belong
Three days in the footsteps of Fr. Giussani to get to know the history of the Movement of Communion and Liberation.
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50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination
Mass to celebrate the 50th anniversary of priestly ordination of Msgr. Massimo Camisasca, founder of the St. Charles Fraternity.
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Who is the priest?
A meditation of Msgr. Camisasca on the origin and the purpose of priesthood.
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The richness of unity
Life in a Pontifical University grants the possibility of breathing in the greatness of the Church and of proposing what is dearest to one’s heart
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Welcomed with a smile
When we meet others, we are welcomed into “someone's home.” A story from the charity at the Bambin Gesù pediatric hospital.
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In the light of the Covenant
A reflection on the experience of God’s accompaniment in these 40 years of history of the Fraternity of St. Charles.
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A yes lived together
The Missionary Sisters of St. Charles just marked 20 years from their founding. Since then, four houses of mission have sprung up, located in Italy, France, Kenya and the United States.
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