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1982
Number 1
PRAYER – “Make me Lord Eucharist” by Francesca Menghini
COME AND SEE by Ermanno Colombo
LISTENING TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “From John Paul II’s address to the leaders of Renewal in the Spirit.”
GOD’S WORD “I have indeed given you an example” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “I have called you by name; you belong to me” (Is. 43:1) by Agnes Bettelli
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “What will I do with my life” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF… “St. Barnabas,” Don Nello Palloni’s “We ask you for an act of trust.”
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “Papiano Community Testimony,” “Life asked of you, to Him you granted it” by Luca Bartoccini
BROTHERS WRITE US “Why do we impose hands?” responds to letter Fr. Cesare Piazzoli
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CURIOSITIES – REVIEWS “Under the Tent with Jesus” by Luca Calzoni
THE SPIRIT RENEWAL IN THE WORLD “The Charismatic Awakening in the Catholic Church.”
PRAYER – “Hail O Mary” by Francesca Menghini
LISTENING TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “Christ the King, 1982” Homily by Msgr. Cesare Pagani
GOD’S WORD “And we are all witnesses” (Acts. 2:23) by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “But is there then a need to be in a Community?” by Francesca Menghini
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “A foundation for spiritual building” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
THE MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF. “Poor Clares of St. Agnes”
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “Birth to New Life” by Attilio Simonte.
BROTHERS WRITE “A letter to the brethren in Christ Jesus” “An important event.”
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
THE RENOVATION IN THE SPIRIT IN THE WORLD “The Renewal in the Spirit in Italy” by Francesco Locatelli
CURIOSITIES – REVIEWS “Poetry and Prayer” by Renato Mezzopera
PRAYER – “If you do not become like children” by Francesca Menghini
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “Getting to know the working presence of Jesus Christ” by Msgr. C. Pagani – Archbishop of Perugia
GOD’S WORD “Who then is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven” (Mt. 18:1) by Agnes Bettelli
“RETURNING POWER TO GOD” by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa – Apostolic Preacher.
BUILDING COMMUNITY “Why Communities Must Organize Into Ministries” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “Why?” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
THE MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF… “A people on a journey” of the Magnificat Community of Arezzo
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “Let no man divide what God has joined together” (Mt. 19:6) by Floriana and Gianfranco Menegaldo “I wanted freedom” by Irene Martorelli “Giving of self to the Lord” by Don Ugo Peressin
BROTHERS WRITE Letter from Zelinda Elmi – Letter from Emilia Crestini – Letter signed
“FINALLY I KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY FATHER” by Rosaria Taticchi.
PRAYER – “The Trinity is with us” (Joel 3:1, 2, 5)
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “Stay with us Lord” (Pastoral Document of the Italian Episcopate)
WORD OF GOD “Eucharist: sacrifice of the New Covenant” by Francesca Menghini
BUILDING COMMUNITY “Let’s try to turn our thoughts into prayer” by Agnese Bettelli
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “The Righteous…” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
THE MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF. “Montefalco” by Pietro Checconi, with testimony from Alibrando, Dina and Sabina.
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “Lord serve me” by Luca Bartoccini “To new life with Jesus” by two girls from Arezzo
BROTHERS WRITE “Resurrection” by Lorenza Verrina “The Lie” by Elena Mezzetti “Praise and Glory to the Holy Trinity” by Sister Rina – Letter from Marisa and Leonella
“JESUS RESURRECTED, SIGN OF RENEWAL IN THE SPIRIT” by Fr. Ugo Peressin
LISTENING TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “All Saints 1983” by Msgr. Cesare Pagani
GOD’S WORD “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel…” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “Let us revive our promises”: testimonies from the cenacles
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “We and the Creatures” by Fr. Fernanda Sulpizi
THE MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF. “Ponte Pattoli”
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “One thing I have asked of the Lord, this only I seek; to dwell in the house of the Lord” (Sl 27:4) by Mamo “It was smiling again…” by Daniela Monni
BROTHERS WRITE Letters from Peter and Francis: Fr. Fernando Sulpizi responds – Testimonies of the camps held by the Community this summer in Porto S. Giorgio and Palinuro
LISTENING TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “Witnesses of the Risen One,” Archbishop Carlo Maria Martini
GOD’S WORD “… one is the hope (to which you have been called) that of your vocation…” (Eph. 4:4) by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “Ministry of Welcoming” – “Ministry of Pastoral Animation” – “Ministry of Missions”
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “The Joys of Creation” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
THE MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF. “Ponte Pattoli”
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “Jahve, you have called me by name and I am yours” by Stephen Ciacca – “Comfort my people” by Mary Rita Mezzopera “Called to be a mirror” by Zelinda Elmi – “From darkness to light” by G.V.
BROTHERS WRITE “MHz 93.200-97.200: A Christian Presence in the Life of Perugia” by Francis – “For the Attention of the Brothers of the Community” by Prof. G. Checconi Sbaraglini – “Considerations on the Theological-Pastoral Foundation of the R.n.S.” by Fr. Ugo Peressin
“A Note on S. Manno” The Editors.
“… Whoever does not welcome the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it” (Mk. 10:13-16) by Lucio Menichelli
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “The specific service of our ministry” from the discourses of St. Leo the Great Pope
GOD’S WORD “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me” by Francesca Menghini
BUILDING THE COMMUNITY “Whoever is generous in heart” (Ex. 25:2) by Tarcisio Mezzetti – “Sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God, gladly and with gratitude” (Col. 3:16) by Songs Ministry
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “Resting in God” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “Finally I came to know true love” by Maurizio Tini – “In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God” (Jn. 1:1) by Piotr Debichi – “My encounter with the Lord and my conversion” by Alberto Nottoli – “I am a new creature” by Luciano Vitali
MAGNIFICAT COMMUNITY OF… Papiano
THE BROTHERS WRITE “The Quohelet a pessimistic book?” by Luciano Cecchetti – “Flowering bush” by Rosaria Pasca
WHO BELIEVES IN ME “The Charisms” by Francis L.
“… Whoever does not welcome the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it” (Mk. 10:13-16) by Lucio Menichelli
World Retreat for Priests (I.C.C.R.O.).
“Nicoletta, Goodbye in God” by the Cenacle of Mercy.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
What is a Magnificat Community
Homily by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa during the Holy Mass for the opening to adoration of the little church of Our Lady of Light Perugia October 13, 1984
LISTEN TO THE APOSTLES’ TEACHING “The Spiritual Combat” by Carlo Maria Martini
GOD’S WORD “O Lord our God, how great is Your name in all the earth.” by Rosaria Taticchi
BUILDING THE COMMUNITY “Like shoehorns on the feet zeal to propagate the Gospel of Peace” by Tarcisio Mezzetti – “Why Organization Ministry” by Organization Ministry
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “The principles of spiritual life in the Word of God” by F. Sulpizi
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “I thought it was impossible” by Rita Castellani – “… How much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him” by Stefano Ragnacci – “I was looking for freedom” by Antonietta Taticchi – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing” by Milva Rosanio
BROTHERS WRITE “Jehovah’s Witnesses” responds to letter Francesco Locatelli – “Satan and Hell” responds to letter Luciano Cecchetti – “A terrible situation” by Roberta Capodicasa
“Christians or Actors” by Mariangela Menghini.
“Amen!” by Luca Calzoni
Guidelines for Renewal in the Spirit
WHO BELIEVES IN ME “Charisms: gifts reserved for the early Church?” by Francesco Locatelli
“To the attention of the brethren” by the editors.
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “The light of the Christian cannot remain hidden” by St. John Chrysostom
GOD’S WORD “A voice cries out in the wilderness…” (Is. 40:3-4) by Daniele Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “… submitted to one another in the fear of Christ” (Eph. 5:21) by Tarcisio Mezzetti
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “St. Augustine’s Commentary on the Our Father” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “To as many as received him, however, he gave power to become SONS OF GOD” by Rosaria Taticchi – “The kingdom of heaven…” (Mt. 13:45) by Roberta Capodicasa
BROTHERS WRITE “Euthanasia: sweet death?” responds to letter L. Cecchetti – “Thy will be done” by Milvia Rosanio – “My most beautiful dream” by Paolo Pennacchi – “Letter to the Editor” by Vittorio Pecchioli – “Letter to the Editor” by Agnese Bettelli
“True Openness to the Holy Spirit” by Fr. Fio Mascarenhas.
“But He delivers the poor with affliction, opens his hearing with misfortune” by Maria Luisa Mancini – “Read in Prayer”
WHO BELIEVES IN ME “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it” by Francesco Locatelli
EDITORIAL “At the top of the mountain” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
LISTEN TO THE APOSTLES’ TEACHING “Apostolica Actuositatem – The Laity’s Vocation to the Apostolate.”
GOD’S WORD “Flee Idolatry” by Agnese Bettelli
BUILDING COMMUNITY “Heaven and earth…” (Mt. 24:35) by Luigi Montesi – “Called today to do God’s will in the word of Christ” by Francesca Menghini
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “St. Augustine’s Commentary on the Our Father” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi – “The Problem of Suffering” by Fr. Gregory Erlebach
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR… “How great is your mercy Lord” by Marisa Castellani – “Behold how good and how sweet it is for brothers to live together” (Ps. 133:1) by Stephen and Roberta Ragnacci – “Let man distinguish…” (Eph. 2:13) by Gina – “Do not love the world, nor the things of the world” (Jn. 2:15) by M. Luisa Mancini – “About television” by Glenda Vitali
BROTHERS WRITE “Advice for the ‘newbies’ and more for the … distracted brethren” by Luciano Cecchetti
WHO BELIEVES IN ME “The Charism of Prophecy” by Francesco Locatelli
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “Prayer, Fasting, Mercy” from the Sermons of St. Peter Chrysologus Bishop
WORD OF GOD “The Spirit of Truth and the World” by Francesca Menghini
BUILDING COMMUNITY “At least one!” by Daniele Mezzetti – “Why we are afraid of God’s will” by Fr. Gregory Erlebach – “To grow in love” by Maria Luisa Mancini
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “St. Augustine’s Commentary on the Our Father” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi O.S.A.
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “God is my salvation” by Gabriele Primieri – “Your Word…” by Monica Mezzetti – “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me” by Roberta Capodicasa and Fabrizio Valeri – “Missionaries in the land of St. Paul and St. Peter” by Anna Muscat
BROTHERS WRITE
WHO BELIEVES IN ME “The Effusion of the Spirit: theological and pastoral reflections” by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “New according to the Spirit” by Card.
G. Biffi
GOD’S WORD “But in my heart was a consuming fire” (Jer. 20:9) by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING THE COMMUNITY “For by grace indeed you have been saved” by Luigi Montesi – Cenacles Ministry to the Community – Pastoral Service is born – “Examine yourselves if you are in the faith” the Editors
“Holiday Parable” by Fr. Gregory Erlebach.
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “St. Augustine’s Commentary on the Our Father” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi O.S.A.
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “God is my salvation” by Gabriele Primieri – “Your Word…” by Monica Mezzetti – “My mom hoped” by Angela Piselli – “Can you know God? Yes!” by Monica Ambrogiani – “Come to me … and I will comfort you” by Wilma Colcelli
BROTHERS WRITE “A healing…” by A. Pucciarini – “Who gives more joy than the Lord?” by V. Pecchioli
WHO BELIEVES IN ME “The Effusion of the Spirit: theological and pastoral reflections” by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa o.f.m. 2nd part
“God is Love” by Clorinda Cardilli.
“So make every effort so that alongside your faith there is a virtuous life” by Maria Luisa Mancini”
GOD’S WORD “Who therefore is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “Children of God” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi O.S.A.
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR…
Testimonies – “Led by the Spirit correct with meekness” by Marisa Castellani – “Honor your father and mother” by Luciano Cecchetti – ACT “… laid hands on them and healed them” by Elena Yarrow Mezzetti
INSERT: RESPONDING TO THE CALL “It is not for me a boast to preach the gospel; it is for me a duty. Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel” (1 Cor. 9:16) by Francesco Locatelli – “You did not choose me, but I chose you and constituted you so that you might go and bear fruit, and your fruit might remain” (Jn. 15, 16) by Don Nello Palloni – Fidelity to God and to the call, by Rosaria Taticchi – “He who sows sparsely, will reap sparsely” by Daniela Saetta – “The wisdom of this world is foolishness before God” (1Cor. 3, 19) by Francesca Menghini – The weapons of the Christian, by Agnese Bettelli – Fatigue and service, by Valentina Bettelli
GOD’S WORD “Let everything be done for the common good” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “Christ gave us an example in himself” by St. Polycarp
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “The Service” by Daniele Mezzetti – “The Ministries” by Francesca Menghini – “The Behavior” by Clorinda Cardilli.
EVERYDAY LIFE Introduction by Luciano, Cecchetti – “Family” by Stefano and Rosella Giuli – “Work” by Francesca Menghini – “Leisure” by Roberta Capodicasa
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “The righteous shall live by faith” by Claudio Cataldo – “Drawing strength from Jesus” by Vittorio Pecchioli – “Magnificat community in the mystical body of Christ” by Fabio Cibotti – “God builds his people” by Fr. Antonio Saraceno – “Experiences of service” by Raffaella Lisi
INSERT: SUSSIDIO SEMINAR I Introduction by Luciano Cecchetti – “Sin” by Monica Mezzetti – “Salvation” by Paolo Bartoccini – “The Gift of the Holy Spirit” by Marco Benedetti
GOD’S WORD “Let us make Wisdom live in us, let us make Jesus live” by Susanna Bettelli – “In the world but not of the world” by Claudia Giottoli – “Magnificat community, covenant community” by Francesca Menghini
BUILDING COMMUNITY “God has a project: God’s dream” by Tarcisio Mezzetti – “The best part is listening” by Francesca Menghini – “Embracing the project” by Daniela Saetta – “Condition to the project” by Rosaria Taticchi
BROTHERS WRITE “From the Cenacle of the Timor of God” by the Salerno Brothers – “Virgin Mother…” by Luciano Cecchetti – “Story of a Field” by Daniela Saetta
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR. “Ford of the Iabbok” by Roberta Capodicasa.
INSERT: SUMMIT SEMINAR II “The Gift of the Spirit” by Alessandro Beccarini – “The Community of Believers Fruit of Pentecost” by Daniele Mezzetti – “Our Sanctifying Spirit” by Marco Benedetti
LISTEN TO THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES “Spiritual Testament” by Msgr. Cesare Pagani
WORD OF GOD “Magicians and magic: what the Bible thinks about it” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “… left the young people with a noble example” by Monica Mezzetti
WALKING IN THE LIGHT “Everyone is such as the love they have” by Francesco Locatelli
LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS “To forgive is good” by Francesca Menghini – “We love since he first loved us” by Luigi Montesi – “Blessed are those whose souls are poor” by Giovanni Gigliotti – “Service” by Rolando Busti
THE BROTHERS WRITE “To the people of God: elect and anointed” by Anna Muscat – “Jesus’ mother told him: they have no more wine” by Luciano Cecchetti
INSERT: THE DISCERNMENT “What it means to discern” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi – “Discovering God’s Will” by Antonio Vella
LISTEN TO THE APOSTLES’ TEACHING “In Search of God” by H.E. Msgr. Carlo Maria Martini
GOD’S WORD “The Cross – Wisdom of God” by Luke Calzoni – “The Cross is the ultimate in mercy” by Peter Checconi
BUILDING COMMUNITY “How to listen and put into practice” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
DESERT: WALK TOWARD THE PROMISED LAND “God finds His people in desolate land” by Roberta Capodicasa – “God wants to be the guide of His people” by Mariangela Menghini – “God concludes a Covenant with His people” by Massimo Roscini – “The unfaithfulness of the people” by Daniele Mezzetti – “The desert is revealed a time of God’s mercy” by Patrizia Tosti
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR…
Francesca Lisi – Cesira Frattegiani
BROTHERS WRITE “…I was the one born blind!” by Mauro Biscarini – “The Lord began to work” by Lino Gaggia – “Obedience to the ‘Elder Brother’” by Michela Fioroni
SYSTEMATIC CATECHESIS “The Sermon on the Mount: the Beatitudes” by Luciano Cecchetti
LISTEN TO THE APOSTLES’ TEACHING “Do whatever he tells you” by H. E. Msgr. Carlo Maria Martini
GOD’S WORD “Surrender unconditionally” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
BUILDING COMMUNITY “The use of the Word of God: how and when” by Fr. Fernando Sulpizi
THE ANIMATOR’S WAY OF FAITH “Faith: virtue, gift, charisma” by Fr. Nello Palloni – “The animator man of faith” by Antonio Vella – “The animator called to experience the efficacy of faith” by Rolando Busti – “The animator at the service of the Community: a sign of unity in faith” by Francesca Menghini – “Prayer: an act of faith” by Stefano Ragnacci
WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR…
Testimonies from summer camp
BROTHERS WRITE “Grace, a gift of God’s love” by Marisa Castellani
SYSTEMATIC CATECHESIS “The Sermon on the Mount: the Beatitudes” by Luciano Cecchetti
EDITORIAL God’s action produces joy, by Monica Mezzetti
The Community: a place of conversion, by Marco Cantamessa
Life of Community, Life of Faith, by Fr. Gernaldo Conti
All gift, all gift in the Community, by Gabriele De Andreis
TESTIMONIANTS Then I asked the Community for help, by Maria Antonietta Pucciarini – It was not the case to waste time praying…, by Francesco Di Maria – I want to entrust myself to you, by Anna Maria (FG) – A very great evil is that of not loving oneself, by Patrizia Tosti – I would like to say many things, by Rosa Del Gaudio – Come and follow me, by Francesco (FG)
BUILDING COMMUNITY A fascinating model: the community of Luke, by Tarcisio Mezzetti
FAMILY VOICATION Family: concrete sign of God’s love in the world, by Marisa Castellani – Family in Community: how?
by Anna Vella
The “New Era”: wolves dressed as lambs, by Tarcisio Mezzetti
Birth and decline of the “New Era,” by Rev. Michael Cole
Witnesses of the Risen Christ, by Rosaria Taticchi
Becoming small, by Enrico Versino
Only love can make us acceptable to the Lord, by Monica Mezzetti
Welcome one another…, by Elisabetta Ragni
Fraternal correction, by John Gigliotti
Living Community Prayer, by Patrizia Tosti
Those who do not forgive betray God and scandalize their brothers and sisters, by Francesca Menghini
Do everything without murmuring, by Francesco Locatelli
Pope’s primacy is dogma of faith
TESTIMONIES I wanted to cry out that God loved us, by Rita Colecchia – I dreamed of a purified humanity, by Francesco Capocchia – I found the true Church, by Michele Mazzotta
THE PAOLINE COMMUNITIES The foundation of the Thessaloniki Community, by Fr.
Augustus Drago
BUILDING COMMUNITY The Communities of St. Paul, by Tarcisio Mezzetti
CHURCH MISSIONARY COMMUNITY Evangelizing the Christian Community, by Matthew Calisi
Hospitality – Welcoming – Evangelization, by Luciano Cecchetti
Have we called you “Lord” with our lives?
By Francesca Menghini
The encyclical “Redemptoris Missio” and the Renewal Communities, by Fr. Cesare Piazzoli
Healing, forgiveness and love, by Antonio Vella
TESTIMONIANTS Diocesan School for the Formation of Evangelizers, Presentation by Francesco Fressoia, Testimonies by Mauro Mezzopera, Anna Maria Brustenga, Daniela Scardapane, Monia Peri – “From the Desire of One to a Numerous People” (S. Severo – FG)
EVANGELIZATION AND CHARITY The Consolation Diacony (Magnificat Community – St. Barnabas – PG)
BUILDING COMMUNITY “Community: body of Jesus,” by Tarcisio Mezzetti
THE PAULINE COMMUNITIES Paul to the Community of Corinth, by Fr. Augustus Drago
CHURCH MISSIONARY COMMUNITY “Mandates,” by Matthew Calisi
“Prepare the way for the Lord” SPECIAL NUMBER: Photos Interviews Comments All about the first national gathering of RnS Covenant Communities June 7-8, 1997
Editorial, Let’s party, by Oreste Pesare
Community: Act One, by Luciano Castro
Charismatic Communities, ferment in the Church and for the Church, by Amerigo Vecchiarelli
“Prepare the way for the Lord,” by Joseph Piegai
On the Roads of the New Evangelization, by Joseph Piegai
Conclusions: Now I know, by Angelo Civalleri
Charism, the Spirit?
A “beautiful” problem, interview with Msgr. J. P. Cordes
Communities: prophecy of grace for the church, interview with Kim Collins
An exhilarating journey, interview with Angelo Civalleri
Here is the future of RnS, interview with Giorgio Amodeo
What about after the effusion?
The Community, interview with Fr. Dino Foglio
Communities, at the right time in the Church, interview with Matteo Calisi
Monks for the third millennium, interview with Orestes Pesare
INSERT Interreligious dialogue, texts by H.E. Msgr. Michael Louis Fitzgerald (secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Interreligious Dialogue) and Matteo Calisi
Editorial, From love to love, by Joseph Piegai
Spreading God’s love, The “craft” of God: loving, by the Theological-Historical and Pastoral-Missionary Commissions of the Great Jubilee of 2000
The Community for the Salvation of the World, by Orestes Pesare
A place for mercy: the Community, edited by Luigi Mancano
God, Welcoming those in need, edited by Tarcisio Mezzetti
Commission for Communities informs, Community is means of Christian perfection, by Angelo Civalleri
Charismatic Philocalia, “Our Father who art in heaven,” edited by Father Joseph Bentivegna S. J.
Testimony, From Grief to Grace, by Luisa Bellocchia and Jahweh-sham Fraternity – Community of Jesus (TO)
… take and eat … Eucharist makes Community through consecration
Editorial, Everything is possible to God (Even our conversion), by Joseph Piegai
… take and eat…
They recognized him at the breaking of the bread, by Don Luca Bartoccini
This is my body offered for you, by Father Raniero Cantalamessa
The gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, by Fr. Bart Pastor
Eucharist, basis of community life, by Alberto Aprile and Corrado Di Gennaro
… you gave us a Bread descended from Heaven…, edited by Luigi Mancano
The Eucharist consecrates us, edited by Tarcisio Mezzetti
Commission for Communities informs Those who fear the Lord are always great, by Angelo Civalleri
Charismatic Philocalia, “Captions” or guidelines for the practice of charisms in early Christian communities – Part II, edited by Father Joseph Bentivegna S. J.
Testimony – News, “In the desert I will speak to your heart,” by Liliana – Arezzo
Those of the Eucharist – V Retreat and I National Convention of the Magnificat Community, by Stefano Ragnacci – “He who eats of me will live for me” – by Luigi Montesi – “Everything is possible for those who worship and eat Jesus.”
Maràna thà! the Eucharist makes Community through waiting on the Lord
Editorial, Bread from Heaven, by Orestes Pesare
Maràna thà Our homeland instead is in the heavens, by Tarcisio Mezzetti
Time has become short, by Fr. Francesco Mazzitelli
Called to look up, by Luigi Montesi
Waiting for the new heavens we work for the Kingdom of Justice, edited by Luigi Mancano
On this earth we are only pilgrims, edited by Tarcisio Mezzetti
“Come blessed by my Father…,” by Anna Maria Alunni
Life of Communities Letter to all RnS Communities, by Angelo Civalleri
Shalôm Community: diary of a journey, by the Shalôm Community
Charismatic Philocalia, The Prayer for Healing, by Father Giuseppe Bentivegna S. J. Interview, News, “My food, Lord, is to do your will,” Interview, by Corrado Di Gennaro, by Giuseppe Piegai
A very “special” subscriber: Vittorio Messori, by the Editorial Board
Editorial, A “nice” stretch of road, by Joseph Piegai
Jesus Christ: true man Jesus Christ, the new man, edited by Fr. Luca Bartoccini
Jesus Christ, obedient unto death, by Father Carlo Colonna S.J.
Obeying is better than sacrifice, by Luigi Montesi
From sorrow to the service of God, by John and Nina Severo
Why the pain?
Edited by Luigi Mancano
Jesus the new man! edited by Tarcisio Mezzetti
Jesus, an exceptionally perfect man, Interview, with H.E. Card.
Giacomo Biffi, edited by Amerigo Vecchiarelli
Jesus, a friend capable of taking our suffering, Interview, by Br.
Enzo Bianchi, edited by Amerigo Vecchiarelli
Charismatic Philocalia, Believers witness to the world the presence of Jesus, “You, who do you say that I am?”
Answers from the Church Fathers – Part Two, edited by Father Joseph Bentivegna S. J.
“In the world, but not of the world” Charity and politics, edited by Efisio Bova
News, The Pope’s message to the Renewal Alliance Communities, by Francesca Acito
“Behold God’s dwelling place with men,” 2009 General Convention Special.
Editorial, A Leap Forward, Orestes Pesare
“Behold God’s dwelling place with men,” A wonder in our eyes, Magnificat Community General Managers
Three bishops, three fathers for Magnificat Community, Joseph Piegai
“Let us build the temple of the Lord together,” Alexander Caesar.
Community: dwelling place of God.
“Be holy, for I am holy,” Lucia Romiti
“Building Community from People,” Maria Rita Castellani
“Called to build the city on the mountain,” Alexander Caesar.
Lamp to my steps is your Word… the beginnings of the Community, Tarcisio Mezzetti
Daniel played guitar…: the youth of the early days, Paolo Bartoccini
San Manno: the work of God, a wonder in our eyes, Francesca Acito
Two generations compared, edited by Gloria Roscini
Testimonies, “Called to live by God’s providence”; All days together: without God it is impossible!
“I was so curious that I met God” edited by Davide Maloberti
EUCHARIST, mystery of faith and source of the new evangelization
Editorial, Those of the Eucharist! Orestes Pesare
“EUCARISTIA, mystery of faith and source of the new evangelization” Eucharist, mystery of faith, source and summit of Christian experience, Giancarlo Giordano
Eucharist: source of the new evangelization, Valentina Bettelli
The Eucharist at the center! Daniela Lightning
Walking with the Church Faith as a Companion of Life, Davide Maloberti
From the Archives of the Charismatic Renewal Living the Liturgy in Everyday Life, Eamon Tobin
Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Communities Catholic Fraternity has a new president, by Francesca Acito
Face to face with Fr. Alberto Pacini: Why adoration, Davide Maloberti
Journey into the Magnificat Community: The Story of the Fraternity of Pompeii-Naples-Salerno, by Giancarlo, Fiorenza, Renato, Luisa, Amalia
Returning to the source, journey in the Magnificat Community’s journey in 2016-2017
Editorial, A logbook to tell the story of the Community, by Oreste Pesare
“Returning to the source” Returning to the source, The General Managers of Magnificat Community.
“Whom do you seek?”
Returning to our first encounter with Jesus, by Elisabetta Canoro
Cassano Fraternity recounts: that crucial meeting at “four o’clock in the afternoon,” Carla Selvaggi
Community life is our mountain to climb, by Elisabetta Canoro
“God had become just a habit for me. Through a disappointment, God extended his hand to me,” Maurizio Maio
“My soul magnifies the Lord”: the book by Orestes Pesare.
“Reborn from above” to go beyond human logic, by Elisabetta Canoro
“At Mass I met that ‘enemy’ priest. God gave me the opportunity to reconcile,” Roberta Bovini
Being with Him and in Him so that “no one is lost,” by Francesca Tura
“Communism tried in every way to tear away our personal identity, but the Lord won,” Georgeta Lazar
Loving in a new way, with the same love as God, by Francesca Tura
Testimonies,.
“In our fraternity we understood that God was calling us to ‘wash each other’s feet’,” Lucia Bartolini
“With my mother there was a stormy past. I decided that day that I would ‘wash her feet,’” Elena Mencaglia
“My challenge has been to build a new relationship with a relative of mine who lives with me,” Eugenia Bulai
Returning to Galilee to evangelize with Christ, by Elisabetta Canoro
Testimonies,.
“Eucharistic adoration is a good restorative cure to face life with new strength,” Stefano Luciani
We pray for.
“Fear not in trials, I am with you”: God healed me of an autoimmune disease, Teresa Diac
Returning to Galilee to evangelize with Christ, by Elisabetta Canoro
Testimonies,.
“Eucharistic adoration is a good restorative cure to face life with new strength,” Stefano Luciani
“After a shocking experience, I accepted the invitation to rejoin the community,” Emmanuele Niro
Magnificat Community Life In the parish we collaborate with the Listening Center for those in spiritual difficulty, from the Fraternity in formation of Agrigento Francesco Guarasci
Also in Bibbiena the 25 hours with Jesus: when you say “todo por amor,” Lucia Bartolini
Campobasso: 2017 pastoral year opens and closes with a Jubilee, from Campobasso Fraternity Marinella Pattavina
“Adoration has become the heart of all our activities,” from the Fraternity of Casano allo Ionio (CS) Carla Selvaggi
New Life Seminar involves high school students, from Fraternity of Città di Castello (PG) Damiano Aisa
A stable ministry of intercession and healing is active, from the Fraternity of Cortona (AR) Raffaella Meozzi
“We collaborate with the parish of Jesus and Mary of Foggia,” from Foggia Fraternity Teresa Ciociola
Foligno, pray in a tent after the earthquake
Genoa, 5 novices two discipleships
Starting the New Life Seminar with a film forum: and why not?
From the Fraternity of Magione/Agello (PG)
From a room to a large church: the leap into the 25th year, from the Fraternity of Maguzzano (BS) Marco Prandelli
Defeated but happy at the Tuscan final of the first edition of MagnifiCUP, from Fraternity of Marti (PI) Federico Luisi
Milan, even our children at the vigil in preparation for Pentecost, from the Fraternity of Milan Silvia Masini
Pompeii-Naples-Salerno, the last six allies.
Inner healing Mass each month.
Fraternity under the protection of Mary, from the Fraternity of Piacenza, Fr. Davide Maloberti
Fraternity in formation of Pila (PG)
Our tour de force between ministry of consolation and three hours of Eucharistic adoration, from the Fraternity of Ponte Felcino “Betania” (PG), Mauro Mariani
The Fraternity of Rome said goodbye to Father Jean-Jacques, from the Fraternity of Rome Francesca Acito
St. Barnabas retreat in Montesanto to rediscover the enthusiasm of faith, by St. Barnabas fraternity (PG) Alessandra Maria Pauluzzi
Even with the Grest in the parish we learn to live the joy of Community, from the Fraternity in formation of San Severo (FG) Matteo Liquadri
Open-door Eucharistic adoration as an opportunity for evangelization, from the Fraternity of Treviso
First of all, listen to yourself, from the Perugia Zone Angela Passetti
The conference “Pornography Polluting the Person,” from the Perugia Zone Angela Passetti
Three discipleships and a novitiate: the Community in Argentina is growing fast, from the Fraternity in Formation in Parana (Argentina)
Uganda Mission 2017, by Oreste Pesare
General ministries activities The ministry of discipleship, by Angela Passetti
The ministry of the novitiate, by Fr. Davide Maloberti
With Jesus on Jesus build, journey through the Magnificat Community’s journey in 2017-2018
Editorial, With Jesus, about Jesus, build! by Orestes Pesare
“With Jesus on Jesus build” Eucharist at the center, Magnificat Community General Managers
That fundamental question, “But you, who do you say I am?” by Elisabetta Canoro
“We took to the central streets of Perugia to ask people, “Who is Jesus to you?””, Elisa Moretti
No communion is built without the Eucharist, by Angela Passetti
“My son in the church came toward me to hug me and I didn’t have a chance,” Andrea Tiberti
The Eucharist, a way out of the dullness of habit, by Elisabetta Canoro
The host: a small piece of bread that reminds us every time that we are the Body of Christ, Sergio Seravalle
Loving others even when they do not express gratitude to us, by Enrico Versino
From intercessory ministry to discipleship: day by day on the way to serve the brethren, Louis and Lia
To make oneself a Eucharist is to build on the rock that is Christ, by Luisa Malinverni
Testimonies,.
“God is with us in the storms of life: at home again we dialogue, eat together and laugh,” Magdalena Voicu
Because in the covenant we dedicate our lives to the Lord, by Angelo Spicuglia
Testimonies,.
“I fought my great sense of inadequacy for years, then at the Healing Seminar…,” Maria Grazia Stella
Magnificat Community Life In Agrigento a year full of projects: listening ministry and Bible course, from the Agrigento Fraternity
“Work in progress” in Apiro.
The earthquake did not get the better of us, from the Fraternity in formation in Apiro.
The Fraternity of Bethany in support of those in Naples and Apiro, from the Fraternity of Ponte Felcino “Betania” (PG)
Toward Putignano: with the Lord our first mission “away from home,” from the Fraternity of Cassano allo Ionio (CS)
“With youth ministry we talk about God’s love in schools,” from the Fraternity of Città di Castello (PG)
Also a charity dinner to help the mission in Uganda, from the Fraternity of Cortona (AR)
“We were nomads but now a dream comes true: the House of Prayer” From the Fraternity of Magione/Agello (PG)
The regular appointment with Jesus heals from the labors of daily life, from the Fraternity of Maguzzano-Lonato
In Collevalenza day of retreat in the sign of Mother Hope, by the Fraternity of Marsciano (PG)
Year of grace for the Fraternity of Marti, giving birth to several new ministries, from the Fraternity of Marti (PI)
“We wanted a seminary under our house but the Lord called us to Como,” from the Fraternity of Milan
In Aosta the end-of-year retreat of the Fraternity of Turin
Encore of Seminars of New Life for the Fraternity of Piacenza, from the Fraternity of Piacenza
A Fraternity grows in Pila with many families and children, from the Fraternity in Formation of Pila (PG)
An inner healing seminar with 80 participants, from the Fraternity of Pompeii-Naples-Salerno
“Pentecost Together” with Rome’s charismatic groups and communities, from the Fraternity of Rome
Fifteen years ago the Magnificat Community was born in Romania, by: Bro.
from Bucharest, Bro.
in formation from Bacau, Ramnicu Valcea, Popesti Leordeni and Prayer Group from Alba Iulia
A new path designed for “Friends” at St. Barnabas, by the Fraternity of St. Barnabas (PG)
When the husband “converts” to the path of Community, from the Fraternity in Formation of San Severo
Also in Palermo and Messina to raise awareness of the Community, from the Syracuse Fraternity
Experiencing the love of Jesus: the Terni Fraternity retreat, from the Terni Fraternity
Giving new life to community prayer: the journey of the Fraternity of Treviso, from the Fraternity of Treviso
The Archbishop of Kampala welcomed the Community with great willingness, from the Kampala (Uganda) Mission
Argentina: from youth meetings to the Chaco Mission, from the Parana Mission (Argentina)
Building God’s dwelling among men, journey in the Magnificat Community’s journey in 2018-2019
Editorial, Soaring, by Orestes Pesare
“Building God’s dwelling place among men” Building God’s dwelling place among men, by Editors
Jesus, the traveling companion in our bewilderment, by Francesca Menghini
From baking to serving: encountering Jesus by following the ministry of discipleship, Alfonsin Paoli
Hello Marisa, our traveling companion on the journey to Christ, the Fraternity of St. Barnabas
Obedience to the Word makes for abundant fishing, by Valentina Mandoloni
“In times of suffering, the prayers of the brothers have always accompanied us,” Samuela and Raffaele Grossi
Jesus continues to bet on the fisherman Peter, by Angela Passetti
Young newlyweds: “Meeting with the Community helped us come out of our shells,” Alexander and Aurora
A Church that becomes a witness to God’s love, by Elisabetta Canoro
“I was studying philosophy but felt called to be a psychologist. One day in fact…,” Silvia Salvarelli
In Community to heal our interpersonal relationships, by Enrico Versino
“This child has been one of God’s greatest blessings in our lives,” Sarah and Francesco Catarinelli
The Church continues to speak the language of every man, by Elisabetta Canoro
“With the prayer of outpouring of the Spirit a truly new life has begun for me,” Mauro Malatesta
Magnificat Community Life From catechism service to Bible classes: when a Community works with the parish, from the Agrigento Fraternity
“Our fruits? Discipleship and the newborn ministry of charity,” from the Fraternity in Formation of Apiro
Healing seminar open to parishes where we are present, by the “Bethany” fraternity
“Covenant is like a mirror to understand who we are and where we are going,” from Bibbiena Fraternity
Healing seminars and “evangelization appetizer”: a busy year, from the Cassano allo Ionio Fraternity
No stakes to the Holy Spirit.
Fraternity to the test of young people, from the Fraternity of Città di Castello
From the Seminaries of New Life to the meeting of allies from all over Tuscany, from the Fraternity of Cortona
At the Seminary of New Life a cake with the names of all the “effused” brothers, from the Fraternity of Foggia
“The Lord has always confirmed the project of the Community in Genoa,” from the Genoa Mission
“It’s time for you!”: Maguzzano on mission with Franciscans, from the Fraternity of Maguzzano-Lonato
“Our children ask us: but what is the Magnificat Community?” from the Fraternity of Marsciano
A Healing Seminar to break out of slumber and fatigue, from the Fraternity of Marti
Experiencing community in a metropolitan city, from the Fraternity of Milan
With the prophet Isaiah to become aware of being Community, from the Fraternity of Piacenza
It is not enough to grow in numbers, a leap in spiritual life is needed, from the Fraternity in formation in Pila
An inner healing seminar with 80 participants, from the Missionaries involved in the Fraternity in formation in Parana (Argentina)
On the road at St. Barnabas, from the Fraternity of St. Barnabas
“We returned to pray in the earthquake-damaged church,” from the Fraternity in formation in Pila
A small fraternity in continuous growth: the “building site” of Naples, Pompeii and Salerno, from the Fraternity in formation of Naples-Pompeii-Salerno
“Woman, Rediscover Your Identity!”
A meeting with Michelle Moran, from the Fraternity of Rome
All the Community of Romania together for the 11th time, from the Zone of Romania
Working on oneself to rediscover community: on the road to San Severo, from the San Severo Mission
From Messina to Palermo, the missions of the Fraternity of Syracuse, from the Fraternity of Syracuse
Terni, from the Seminary of New Life to the start of the novitiate path, from the Fraternity of Terni
A four-day retreat before all activities resume, from the Fraternity of Treviso
Ethiopia: from material aid to starting the journey of discipleship, from Dabre Marcos Mission (Ethiopia)
Pakistan, there was a layman in the beginning.
The Gospel in a Muslim Country, from the Gojra-Faisalabad and Renalakhurd-Faisalabad Missions (Pakistan).
Uganda: “Never Abandoned.
The experience of the Magnificat Community, from the Kampala Mission (Uganda).
Risen Jesus is waiting for us again in Galilee, by the General Managers
In Mary’s embrace is God’s embrace, by Enrico Versino
Testimonies, “We are not saved alone, but in clusters. In the Community I discovered the gift of brothers,” Angelo Amoroso – Fraternity of Agrigento
Testimonies, “Caught up in work and inner darkness. So we started looking and we found,” Daniel and Marzia – Bibbiena Fraternity
Testimonies, “The Lord has spoken to us several times about the call to become one Body,” Daniela Di Mattei – Naples Fraternity in Formation
Do you want to bring the newness of Christ to the world?” by Francesca Tura Menghini
Testimonies, “That pot with gravy was the first sign with which God answered my prayer,” Laura – Bethany Fraternity (Perugia)
Testimonies, “Bride again. After my husband’s death I felt the call to consecrate myself to God,” Clorinda – Fraternity in formation of Pila
Testimonies, “God raised me up from despair. He kept believing in me,” Rosella Orsini – Fraternity in formation of Terni
Welcoming Mary as Mother under the Cross, by Angela Passetti
Testimonies, With the help of the saints to never lose heart even in the face of illness, Federica Picone – Fraternity of Foligno
Testimonies, Gisella’s serene greeting, “Hi Angela, I have my trolley ready to go home,” Angela Macalli – Fraternity of Milan
Testimonies, “My van had crushed me against the gate. The brothers immediately went into prayer,” Alfonso Di Maio – Fraternity in Formation of Pompeii
Testimonies, “John lived ten days. His short existence questioned all of us,” Mom Alice with Dad Henry – Fraternity of “San Barnaba” (Perugia)
With Mary to face life without fear, by Angelo Scottini
Testimonies, “From Cameroon to Genoa, the truth is always this: no one can save themselves,” Wotchoko Mariette Peggy – Genoa Mission
Testimonies, Courage in the face of apocalyptic scenarios of all times: ‘We carry the fire,’ Alessandra Burchia – Fraternity of Magione-Agello
Testimonies, “In the face of a fearful society we testify that we can live as children of God,” Luigi Falaschi – Fraternity of Marti
Testimonies, “I longed to experience God’s love. During a seminar the Lord healed me,” Fabiola – Fraternity of Rome
COMMUNITY LIFE MAGNIFICAT
In the field to accompany the novices of the Palermo Mission, from the Fraternity of Agrigento
Even in this time of pandemic, the Lord has not left us alone, from the Fraternity in formation in Apiro contact person Aldo Mancini
Called to feel like sentinels to accompany our brothers, from the Fraternity of “Bethany” (Perugia)
Also present at the alliance renewal was the mayor of Bibbiena, from Bibbiena Fraternity Ambra, Ilaria and Marco
We were called to the first Catholic TV born in Romania, by the Alba Iulia Fraternities, “Bethlehem” of Popești-Leordeni, “Misericordia” of Bucharest and “Shalom” of Bacau (Romania)
Tired and thirsty, but the water bottle never lacked among us, from the Fraternity of Città di Castello
Distance made hunger for God grow, from Mission in Uganda Lorenzo Capezzali
The Fraternity of Floridia was born in the church of St. Francis, from the Fraternity of Floridia
We are praying to understand together where the Lord is calling us, from the Fraternity of Foligno
Fransua, the first permanent deacon in Turkey’s history, from the Fraternity in Formation in Istanbul (Turkey) Zeynep Veronica Buladlar, novitiate path in Istanbul
In the months of the pandemic, an experience of proclamation to young people was born, from the Fraternity of Maguzzano-Lonato (Brescia) Serena, Matteo, Anna, Erica and Ionela
In the combat under the Cross we saw love win, from the Fraternity of Cassano allo Ionio (Cosenza)
The covenant of five new sisters in the presence of the bishop, from the Fraternity of Marti (Pisa)
Tarcisio told us, “You are a miracle,” from the Fraternity of Terni
Faith in a Muslim Country: God is coming into our lives, from Gojra-Faisalabad and Renalakhurd-Faisalabad Missions (Pakistan) Fr. Simon, Fr. Shabir, Fr. Zafar
Thanks to the online seminar, geographical distances are cancelled, from the Fraternity of Parana (Argentina)
We are not conducting the orchestra.
Maybe we have figured it out … from the Piacenza fraternity
We are trying to deepen as a fraternity the theme of prophecy, from the Fraternity of Rome
Difficulties are not walls, but opportunities that God uses to open new paths, from the Fraternity of St. Barnabas (Perugia)
Also a New Life Seminar for confirmation boys, from the Fraternity of Treviso
General Community Ministries: the latest addition is the “koinonia,” by editorial staff
The “outgoing Church” in the Pope’s words
General Ministry of Missions: mission is not an optional extra, from the Ministry Team
Operation Little Brother: our God does not disappoint, by MM, OF Team contributor
INSERT – Rereading the global pandemic as a Community, by Angela Passetti and Enrico Versino
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