FEATURE ARTICLE
Fr. Giussani in Traces
- Compilation of links to all articles by Fr. Giussani published in Traces from 1999 to the present
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Meditations and Messages
- Build the Civilization of Truth and Love
Pope John Paul II’s greeting to participants at the “Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples”. Rimini, August 29, 1982 - Charism and Mandate
Msgr. Giussani’s testimony as presented at the Pontifical Council for the Laity’s Seminar, “Ecclesiastical movements and the new communities in the pastoral care of the Bishops”, June 18, 1998
- Christ Against Nothingness
by Fr. Giussani, Avvenire, April 16, 2006 - Continually Renew the Discovery of the Charism, Castel Gandolfo, 1985
Greeting from John Paul II to CL - Essential points for the formation of a Christian personality
We offer this passage from Luigi Giussani's book, Alla ricerca del volto umano [Seeking the Human Face] (Rizzoli, 1995, pp 128-138), because it describes perfectly the characteristics of a mature Christian life and the results this offers to the life of the world. - Fr. Giussani on Prayer
Fr. Giussani responds to questions about the importance of prayer in the life of the Movement, and the connection between prayer and charity - Fr. Giussani on the Rosary
Fr. Giussani's meditations on the rosary. - The Five "Without's"
Excerpts from Fr. Giussani's lesson at the annual Spiritual Exercises of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, Rimini, Italy, May 1998 - Go Forth, to All the World, Rome, 1984
Greeting from John Paul II to CL - He is if He changes, Milan, September 1983
Notes from a conversation between Msgr Giussani and young people who are starting a life dedicated to Christ in virginity - Here is Christmas: An Event Surprising Us Every Year
Excerpts from an unpublished contribution written for the International Meeting that took place in the Vatican to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the publication of the Cathechism of the Catholic Church. - “Living Spring of Hope”
Fr. Giussani's closing message to the Rimini Meeting, 2002 - You are the Living Spring of Hope From Why the Church?
- Making Christ Present in Our Flesh, In Every Environment, and in Every Human Reality
Notes from a talk by Luigi Giussani to a group of CL adults. Cesena, Italy, October 6, 1986 - The Meaning of Charitable Work
Fr. Giussani speaks about the goal and consequences of charitable work - The Meaning of the Word "Peace"
Fr. Giussani's letter to the Editor of the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, 12/24/2000 - Moses and the Shuttle
Fr. Giussani's article published on the front page of the Italian newspaper Corriere della sera, 2/3/2003 - Open Christianity
The article originated as a talk to the Saverian Fathers. The current translation is from the original version which was reprinted in Porta la speranza: primi scritti - Our Indestructible Company
Christmas message from Fr. Giussani, “Christmas comes to ensure man’s joy: man will reach happiness, which is the aim of his life. The assurance of joy! ” - Pope John Paul II's Greeting for Msgr. Giussani's 80th Birthday
- That Great Strength of the Pope on His Knees
Fr. Giussani's letter to the Editor of La Repubblica in response to Pope John Paul II's apology offered in Lent, 2000 - War and Peace: A Matter of Education
Fr. Giussani's letter to the Editor of Corriere della Sera regarding the impending Iraq war. - With the Infinite in the Heart
Article by Fr. Giussani, “What can give a man of today the assurance of being able to move about in safety when violence seems to corrode relationships and actions?” - When We Gather Together, Why Do We Do So? To Free Ourselves from Evil. The One who Frees us is Christ
Msgr. Giussani’s letter to the Fraternity following the annual pilgrimage to Loreto. June 22, 2003 - Woman, Do Not Weep!
Moved by Profound Pity for All the Pain of Our Fellow Men. Notes from Msgr. Luigi Giussani’s closing talk at the retreat of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, May 5, 2002
Correspondence
50th Anniversary of Birth of Communion and Liberation:
- Msgr. Giussani’s letter to John Paul II, January 26, 2004
- Pope John Paul II’s letter to Msgr. Giussani, February 22, 2004
- Pope John Paul II’s letter to Msgr. Giussani, February 11, 2002
- Msgr. Giussani’s letter to the Fraternity, February 22, 2002
- Reactions to the Pope's letter; Homilies from Masses said in celebration
Talks
- How a Movement Is Born
Notes from a talk by Msgr. Giussani at the international meeting of Communion and Liberation leaders in August 1989. - A Point of View on Politics
A speech by Fr. Luigi Giussani, Assago, Italy, February 6, 1987 - In the Simplicity of My Heart I Have Gladly Given You Everything
Fr. Luigi Giussani’s testimony during the meeting of the Holy Father John Paul II with the ecclesial movements and the new communities. St Peter’s Square, Rome, May 30, 1998 - Recognizing Christ
Transcription of a meditation by Fr. Luigi Giussani during the Spiritual Exercises of the CL university students in December 1994 - The Idea of Fraternity [also available as a PDF (*large file)]













