To Give One's Life for the Work of Another

Father Luigi Giussani's thought is presented through audio and video recordings in the archive of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation in Milan. This volume presents the last three spiritual exercises of the Fraternity, exploring the rise of ethics and the decline of ontology in modernity. Giussani resisted withdrawal and found new avenues of communication and technological means to reach all corners of the movement. To Give Ones Life for the Work of Another explores the nature of God, self-awareness, and the fundamental components of Christianity, offering a timeless intervention at a time when young people are abandoning the church.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Father Luigi Giussani, a passionate educator, dedicated his life to various educational initiatives. His profound thoughts were conveyed through the eloquence and rhythm of oral discourse, which were meticulously recorded and preserved in the archive of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation in Milan. This remarkable volume presents the final three spiritual exercises of the Fraternity, drawing from the transcripts of these recordings. In these exercises, Giussani delves into the emergence of ethics and the decline of ontology that have accompanied modernity and the spread of rationalism. Despite facing the challenges of old age and illness, he steadfastly resisted the temptation to withdraw, instead exploring new avenues of communication and utilizing technological advancements to reach every corner of the movement.

To Give Ones Life for the Work of Another is a profound exploration of the nature of God, the profound human experience of self-awareness, and the fundamental principles of Christianity, delivered in the unmistakable voice of a masterful teacher. At a time when young people are distancing themselves from the church and questioning the relevance of faith, Father Giussani's method of judging and verifying Christianity as an experience offers a timeless intervention. His unwavering commitment to education and his ability to communicate his ideas through oral discourse have left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape, inspiring countless individuals to embrace the richness of faith and its transformative power.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228011651