Why do so many countries around the world make nativity scenes with moss?
by Redi Maffino Maghenzani – Christmas is also a celebration for children. For them, we offer this story about how moss became the basis for many nativity scenes.
Luce Ardente, his first time in Loppiano
by Tamara Pastorelli – Phra Mahathongrattana Thavorn passed away on November 10. Among his last wishes was to be buried in Loppiano.
In the Philippines: a journey of adventure and volunteering
by Tamara Pastorelli – Penelope and Emma recount the experience that led them to discover the wisdom and beauty of Filipino culture and people.
Celebrating Violetta Sartori’s 100th birthday
by Tamara Pastorelli – Her birthday party was an opportunity to learn about her adventurous life, spent travelling from one continent to another for the Gospel.
Don Leonsyo, with child soldiers in his heart
by Paolo Lòriga – Don Leonsyo risked becoming a child soldier. The Comboni missionaries helped him, and from there a whole new story began.
The adventures of Fr Egidio
by Daniele Cernicchi – Father Egidio Canil, a Conventual Franciscan, has been living in Loppiano since 2020. Here, he recounts some of his adventures, spanning the past, present, and future.