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Food for thought
Do you remember to pray for ten minutes a day? Prayer is like a river of lava flowing toward the sky, and the Lord receives… Leggi tutto »Food for thought
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Mt 5:8) – Maguzzano Abbey (BS)
We are publishing some photos of the two days of spirituality proposed by Fra Elia to all the Mantellati and Friendss, which took place from… Leggi tutto »“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Mt 5:8) – Maguzzano Abbey (BS)
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8, 2025
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is the day that, by tradition, marks the beginning of the Christmas season. This feast commemorates one of the… Leggi tutto »The Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8, 2025
Bergamo – November 16, 2025
Meeting with Fra Elia in Bergamo. A moment of joy, love, and deep faith. Open hearts, words that touch the soul… Thank you, Fra Elia,… Leggi tutto »Bergamo – November 16, 2025
Jubilee of October 18, 2025 – Testimonials
Testimony of Fra Elia My heart was beating fast, like a groom waiting for his bride at the altar. Seconds and minutes felt endless while… Leggi tutto »Jubilee of October 18, 2025 – Testimonials
2025 October 18 – The Unforgettable Jubilee That Will Go Down in History
Fra Elia, together with his fellow friars and the Secular Fraternity of the Mantellati, entered the Basilica of Saint Peter for the first time—specifically at… Leggi tutto »2025 October 18 – The Unforgettable Jubilee That Will Go Down in History
Olive harvest 2025
Once again this year, volunteers helped Fra Elia with the olive harvest.
BRUSSELS EUROPEAN INTERVIEW
We are transcribing the interview that Fra Elia gave a few years ago to the “Francophone Christian Radio of Brussels” (RCF) during his visit to… Leggi tutto »BRUSSELS EUROPEAN INTERVIEW
The miracle of the eucharist –(excerpt from the third book by Fiorella Turolli)
On Holy Thursday after dinner, in the absolute silence of the convent, while everyone was retreating to their rooms, I felt a strong urge to… Leggi tutto »The miracle of the eucharist –(excerpt from the third book by Fiorella Turolli)