We Love Life More than They Want Death
World"Is there a good to give our lives to that is greater than the evil that denies life?" We publish a reflection on the recent terrorist attacks in Madrid, London and Paris.
Stories - 2015
Joshua Stancil: Touched by Mercy
EncountersIn light of the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy, Joshua Stancil shares his encounter with "God's revolutionary tenderness" in a short interview.
Bishop Zuppi? He is a Father who Loves Walking With His People
WorldFr. Carrón visits the city of Bologna, Italy, to discuss his latest book, "Disarming Beauty."
New York Encounter 2015: Five Questions with Riro Maniscalco
EncountersMaurizio Maniscalco (known to everyone as “Riro”) is President and co-founder of the NY Encounter, a 3 day cultural event in the heart of City. He sits down with TracesOnline for 5 questions to kickoff our weeklong coverage of this years NY Encounter.
The Truth Will Set You Free
EncountersThe following is the question and answer session following Fr. Carrón’s remarks at the University of Notre Dame, 21 November, 2015.
Witness of the Franciscan Superior of the Holy Land
EncountersThe 16th annual gathering was entitled For Freedom Set Free. Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custos of the Holy Land was among the invited speakers and addressed the timely topic “Christians in the Middle East: What future, what hope?”
Close to Those who Are Far Away
WorldA day in the suburbs of London with Fr. Jose "Pepe" Claveria to see how in this ultra secularized society faith can once again be credible (and attractive) even for “pagans.”
Sunday Bombing of St. Francis' Church
WorldWe publish Fr. Ibrahim Alsabagh's letter on the terrorist attack at the Church of St. Francis, Aleppo.
Pontifical University in Puerto Rico launches Giussani exhibit
WorldWatch the inauguration of the exhibit on the life and works of Fr. Giussani, presented by Giuseppe Zaffaroni, at the Pontifical Catholic University in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
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People Look You in the Eye
EncountersNephew of the Kennedys and Chairman of the Special Olympics, Timothy Shriver tells us about himself and his first time at the Meeting.
The Power and the Glory
US, UK and MoreIn Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory, the supposed last priest in the province is executed. Like Greene's characters, we live as if Christianity were on the brink of extinction when, in fact, it regenerates life in different corners of the world.
Another Miracle in Bethlehem
World"The miracle wasn’t the tears, but the judgment from the people of Jerusalem." Terence Berden recounts the screening of his first film, "Full of Grace," in the Christian ghetto of Bethlehem.
Hope Cannot be Kidnapped
World"What is the purpose for which this is happening to me?” This was the question that accompanied German Velutini, a banker from Caracas, during the period from his kidnapping to his liberation.
Lisa's Thirst
WorldHere a high school student witnesses to the mercy of God and the positivity of reality in her conviction that even those in ISIS have the same heart as everyone else.
The Hundredfold is Always More
WorldFrom his questions as a boy to his intuition seeing the video of “Recognizing Christ,” all the way to the “call” received today. The witness of Davide Prosperi, Vice President of the Fraternity of CL, at the GS Easter Triduum.
A Beautiful Journey
US, UK and MoreOn April 25, over 150 people gathered to celebrate the Crossroads Cultural Center's 10th Anniversary, as well as the late Msgr. Albacete who passed away last year. The occasion was also an announcement of the inaugural "Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete Lecture."
What does That Man Ask of Me?
EncountersAt Saint Peter’s Square was Rowan Williams, the former Anglican Primate of England. He was there out of friendship, and because “it is the moment of encounter.”
On His Journey
WorldPeople of all ages and homelands reflect on the Pope’s proposal, starting with what happened in front of them.
Pope Francis and the Religious Sense
US, UK and More"No disciple of Msgr. Giussani would forget that a deeper part of the struggle is for meaning, purpose and spiritual beauty." Bishop Robert Barron reflects on Msgr. Luigi Giussani's influence on His Holiness Pope Francis.
Fr. Constantino Ruggeri Exhibit
US, UK and More"His work seems to express, not senseless figures, but the impenetrable depth of reality." A reflection on the 2015 New York Encounter exhibit, "The Light of the Resurrection on the Peripheries of the World."
This Cancer Saved My Life: Notes from a Friendship
EncountersThrough a developed friendship with her medical oncologist, Carla rediscovers meaning and gusto in her life to the point of being able to affirm, "this cancer saved my life."