UK

Francis' peace

The Pope has been warning the world for years, but his words against war have almost been considered a nuisance lately. "Today, more than ever, we need the Risen Crucifix to hope for reconciliation."

https://english.clonline.org/news/church/2022/04/19/pope-francis-war-tornielli

Calendar

Fraternity Exercises 2022 Live

The Spiritual Exercises of the Fraternity of CL will take place 29 April - 1 May 2022, at the De Vere Latimer Estate. It will also be possible to follow online.
Book of the Month

Book of the Month

For the months of March and April we propose Erik Varden's "The Shattering of Loneliness". "The experience of loneliness is as universal as hunger or thirst. Who has not known its gnawing ache?" Find out more...
Current Events

Announcement of School of Community

Notes on the Announcement of School of Community with Archbishop Filippo Santoro in video conference from March 23, 2022.
Current Events

War and Mercy

Although the scenario is different, we re-propose the words of Fr. Giussani on the war in Iraq (Corriere della sera, April 8, 2003), as a contribution to the judgment on the current situation in Ukraine.

https://english.clonline.org/news/current-events/2022/03/23/luigi-giussani-war

Church

"Giussani spoke of faith as that which brings forth the fruit of hope"

The homily of the Most Rev John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark, during Mass for the centennial of Fr. Giussani's birth. St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, London, February 25, 2022.
Archbishop Leo Cushley during Mass (Photo: Achille Fonzone)
Current Events

“His whole existence radiated a real acquaintance with Christ”

The homily of Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, during Mass for the centenary of Fr. Giussani's birth. Tuesday, 22 February, Edinburgh.

My dear friends, Auguri a tutti del Movimento! Having said that, as you know, today’s not quite his actual birthday – 15 October – so we’re gathered here tonight to anticipate or to celebrate the centenary year of the birth of Fr. Luigi Giussani, pries...

Current Events

CL with the Pope: No the war in Ukraine

The statement released by the movement regarding the conflict. "We are with all those who are working to stop the horror of this war. But how fragile is the desire for peace if it does not become a task, a daily responsibility."

Chapter 1 of "To Give One's Life for the Work of Another"

The English translation of Chapter 1 of Fr. Giussani's "To Give One's Life For the Work of Another" is now available.