Luigi Giussani

God needs men

Luigi GiussaniFr. Giussani's speech at the 1985 Rimini Meeting, from which the title of the 2022 edition is taken: "A passion for man."

Fr. Giussani's speech at the 1985 Rimini Meeting, from which the title of the 2022 edition is taken: "A passion for man."

War and Mercy

Luigi GiussaniAlthough 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.

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.

"You are the living fountain of hope”

Luigi Giussani"May this living fountain of hope be every morning the most gripping and tenacious meaning of life possible." Luigi Giussani's address at the 2002 Rimini Meeting on Dante's Hymn to Our Lady.

"May this living fountain of hope be every morning the most gripping and tenacious meaning of life possible." Luigi Giussani's address at the 2002 Rimini Meeting on Dante's Hymn to Our Lady.

Christmas, the father's mercy

Luigi GiussaniA meditation by Father Luigi Giussani, taken from the book Dalla liturgia vissuta. Una testimonianza [From the lived liturgy. A witness], first printed in 1973.

A meditation by Father Luigi Giussani, taken from the book Dalla liturgia vissuta. Una testimonianza [From the lived liturgy. A witness], first printed in 1973.

Beethoven and a home for the self

Luigi Giussani250 years ago, the great composer was born. He is one of Father Giussani's most beloved composers. From Spirto Gentil, his commentary on the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra op.61.

250 years ago, the great composer was born. He is one of Father Giussani's most beloved composers. From Spirto Gentil, his commentary on the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra op.61.

Vacations: The Time of Freedom

Luigi GiussaniNotes of a conversation with Father Giussani from 1964 (the English translation is from Traces, July 2000).

Notes of a conversation with Father Giussani from 1964 (the English translation is from Traces, July 2000).

Pilgrimage to Loreto

Luigi GiussaniFather Giussani’s Message to the participants in the pilgrimage.

Father Giussani’s Message to the participants in the pilgrimage.

From Baptism, a New Creature

Luigi GiussaniFather Giussani at the Synod of Bishops, Rome, October 9, 1987.

Address of Fr. Luigi Giussani at the Synod of Bishops, Rome, October 9, 1987. From L. Giussani, L’avvenimento cristiano. Uomo Chiesa Mondo [The Christian Event. Man Church World], BUR, Milan 2003, 23-25

Woman, Do Not Weep!

Luigi GiussaniNotes from Father Giussani’s closing talk at the retreat of the Fraternity of CL.

Notes from Msgr. Luigi Giussani’s closing talk at the retreat of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation. Rimini, May 5, 2002.

Letter to the Fraternity

Luigi GiussaniFr. Giussani's letter to the Fraternity on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of pontifical recognition of CL.

Fr. Giussani's letter to the Fraternity on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of pontifical recognition of CL.

That Great Strength of the Pope on His Knees

Luigi GiussaniFather Giussani's letter to the Editor in light of Pope John Paul II apologizing for the sins of the Church.

Father Giussani's letter to the Editor in light of Pope John Paul II apologizing for the sins of the Church throughout history.

Assago 1987. Religious Sense, Works, and Politics

Luigi GiussaniFather Giussani's address at the 1987 Convention of the Christian Democrat Party of Lombardy.

Address at the Convention of the Christian Democrat Party of Lombardy, Assago 1987, in L. Giussani, L’io, il potere, le opere. Contributi da un’esperienza [The “I,” Power, and Works. Contributions from an Experience], Marietti, Genoa 200

We Are Jews

Luigi GiussaniArticle by Father Giussani published in "la Repubblica."

Editorial

“In the Simplicity of My Heart I Have Gladly Given You Everything”

Luigi GiussaniFr. Giussani’s testimony during the meeting of Pope John Paul II with the ecclesial movements and the new communities.

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.

The movements in the mission of the Church

Luigi GiussaniIntroduction to "The movements in the mission of the Church, Three talks by John Paul II", Documents 5 – Supplement to “Litterae Communionis-CL,” n. 11/1985, pp. 3-8

Introduction to "The movements in the mission of the Church, Three talks by John Paul II", Documents 5 – Supplement to “Litterae Communionis-CL,” n. 11/1985, pp. 3-8

Christ, God’s Companionship To Man

Luigi GiussaniFrom "Avvenire," March 14, 1982. Text of the 1982 Easter Poster.

From Avvenire, March 14, 1982. Text of the 1982 Easter Poster.