Christmas as a revolution

Avatar for Joachim SchwindJoachim Schwind
Advent has started, and it speaks of hope and expectation. In the Christian liturgy it is the preparation for the Lord’s coming and covers, in the Roman rite, a period of four weeks dedicated to meditation and penitence. The words of Giordani help us to reflect. ... Read More

We want peace

Avatar for Joachim SchwindJoachim Schwind
Igino Giordani wrote Catholic Revolt in 1925 after living in trenches during World War I and as threatening winds were blowing through Europe. This text is taken from the 2016 edition published by Comitato edizioni Gobettiane. ... Read More

My life is Mary

Avatar for Joachim SchwindJoachim Schwind
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Rosary hearkens back to the XIII century, and the Dominicans then spread it. Here are some thoughts by Igino Giordani which help us to reflect on this Marian prayer. ... Read More

Mary: another name for Love

Avatar for MLaura HernándezMLaura Hernández
As the Focolare Movement looks forward to its year-long consideration of Mary, Mother of Jesus, we offer this text written by Igino Giordani for the feast day of the Holy Name of Mary. ... Read More