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Taking care of the creation: interview of Pierre Yves Gomez

Speaking of integral ecology implies going back to the sources to understand what it is all about. This is what Pierre-Yves Gomez, founder of the Zaccheus course, ...
AustraliaAustralia

Love in lockdown – a testimony from Australia

In Australia, Love and Truth organised an evening to help couples renew their love experienced through confinement. “Last week we passed 100 days of Stage 4 lockdown ...
Must readNews

A few ideas to connect to God while offline

If you are reading this article, you are connected to the internet. However, too many connections often prevent you from connecting well to God. So here are ...
Emmanuel YouthInternational

All saints prayer night for youths organized by CHARIS

On the eve of the All Saints Day, CHARIS ( international service for all the expressions  of the current of grace that the Charismatic Renewal) has organized ...
HighlightsInternational

“Laudato Si” year: ecology at the center of the pandemic

“The pandemic has greatly amplified the cry of the poor and that of the earth” Joshtrom Isaac Kureethadam is a priest and Coordinator of the “Ecology and ...
Carlos AcutisEurope

Carlo Acutis, the geek saint will be beatified by Pope Francis

Carlo Acutis, known as the cyber-apostle of the Eucharist, will be beatified on 10 October 2020! His body can be venerated from the beginning of October in ...
EuropeHighlights

Michel Lonsdale, the Artist in love with God

Michael Lonsdale was a British-French actor who appeared in over 180 films and television shows. Known in the English-speaking world for his roles as the villain Hugo ...
ESMNews

ESM NEWS Fall 2020

In 2020-2021, 5 of the 7 schools of evangelization will undergo significant changes. Father Janez Rus, the International Youth Coordinator for the Emmanuel Community, gives us the ...
AmericaCommitted in celibacy

« To live with the youth, to mentor them, to encourage them »​

Let’s give the floor to Felipe! Felipe Arancibia, 38, Chilean, is director of the ESM Salvador (Brazil) since 2019. an interview by Laurence de Louvencourt for “Il ...
#Young adultsAfrica

“At the Synod, I saw a Church listening to young people”

Throwback Thursday! Almost a year ago, an International Youth Forum was held in Rome, Desfortunées, a young adult from Cameroon, tells “Il est Vivant” about her amazing ...
AustraliaAustralia

Ring the bells!

In just a few days, we’ll be celebrating Pentecost! Sarah, from Australia, tells us “let yourselves be prompted by the Holy Spirit!” In January, James and I ...
ESMESMs in trantion in the Spirit of Pentecost

ESMs in Transition in the Spirit of Pentecost

Dear friends! For 35 years, ESMs helped empower young men and women so that they, rooted in Christ, could become missionary actors in our society. It’s incredible ...
Claire-EmérentienneCommunity life

“God first” Claire Eméretienne Fichefeux

A charismatic youth, simple and joyful, living her life in the odor of sanctity – an article from Charis Magazine* – Born in October 9, 1986, in ...
AmericaCommunity life

The power of prayer and perseverance turns sadness into joy!

Nancy, one of the young adults in the USA is a nurse, she tells us about her real struggles but also REAL HOPE and PEACE! Nancy, you’ve ...
EuropeJa; Love triumps; Joy; Flanders (Belgium

“Ja” yes to the Lord, yes to each other, yes to hope and to joy!

We have heard “Love triumphs”! And it does! Laetitia and Maarten tell us the story about their marriage and how Love triumphed amidst the lockdown times Hi! ...
Community lifeHighlights

Together towards Pentecost 2020, with Pierre Goursat, Founder of Emmanuel Community

“The Lord desires to do more than call us to be close to Him. He wants to give Himself entirely to us. The Holy Spirit makes us ...
AsiaCommunity life

From the Continent of the rising sun: hope arises!

Limited resources and food supplies, difficulty in social distancing and telework, low internet availability … these do not prevent brothers and sisters in Asia to become creative ...
Consecrated lifecovid

« What do I fear the most: to die or to live without God? »

« What do I fear the most: to die or to live without God? » How do NGO volunteers manage the COVID-19 crisis during their mission? Anne-Gaelle, ...
addictionHighlights

Quarantine and porn: 10 tips to not fall into the trap

Quarantine and porn: 10 tips to not fall into the trap However small or big, addictions concerns us all. Take a closer look, aren`t we all hooked ...
AfricaCause of Beatification

Today, April 7th, we commemorate the death anniversary of Cyprien and Daphrose Rugamba

“Murumve twana twanjye nabaraze urukundo” * “Listen my children, my legacy to you is love!” *Murumve twana twanjye nabaraze urukundo” or “Listen my children, my legacy to ...
Community lifeHighlights

Holy Masses live – online broadcasts!

“In the present situation, in which we find ourselves living more or less isolated, we are invited to rediscover and deepen the value of the communion that ...
Community lifeHighlights

Blessed Feast of Saint Joseph!

Husband of Mary After the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Joseph is our powerful intercessor before God. St Joseph faithfully cared for his little family, Jesus and Mary. ...
InternationalNews

Together, let us pray to the Holy Spirit until the end of the Coronavirus epidemic!

The consequences of the continuing Coronavirus epidemic around the world are already very serious. Vulnerable people are the most exposed. The consequences on the functioning of the ...
Committed in celibacyCommunity life

Feast of the Presentation of Jesus: Presenting — The Formation House of the Consecrated Sisters in Paris (France)

February 2 marks the Feast Day of Consecrated life – Here’s some news of the Formation House in Paris “Dear Consecrated brothers and sisters, you are simple ...
Community lifeEurope

Emmanuel Community European Advisory Council in The Hague, The Netherlands

Around 50 brothers and sisters of the Zone-Europe met from January 24-26 in The Hague, in the Willibrordushuis, a house of the Brothers of Saint John. They ...
Community lifeHighlights

Sunday of the Word of God

The Word of God should be at the heart of our life!
AmericaCommunity life

Encounter of leaders of the Emmanuel Community in Latin America

Between January 9 and 12, 2020, different leaders of the Emmanuel Community in Latin America were gathered in São Paolo (Brazil) to pray and discern together on ...
Archbishop Dominique-Marie DavidCommunity life

New Archbishop in Monaco: S.E Mgr Dominique-Marie David

On January 21, 2020, Pope Francis appointed Fr Dominique-Marie David as Archbishop of the Principality of Monaco. January 21, is the Feast of Saint Agnes, when the ...
Do not be afraidEEYM

5th EEYM in Kalwaria, Poland

Around 180 young adults from 20 countries gathered together in Kalwaria, Poland for the 5th Emmanuel European Youth Meeting or EEYM. “Do not be afraid” was the ...
52nd International Eucharistic CongressAmerica

The Eucharistic Miracle in Buenos Aires

Eucharistic miracles are often subjected to scientific expertise in order to be able to authenticate them or not. In Buenos Aires (Argentina), experts in the field have ...
Community lifeHighlights

Gloria in Excelsis Deo!

A Joyful Christmas and Peaceful New Year 2020! For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on ...
HighlightsInternational

52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary – Üdvözöljük!

The 52nd International Eucharistic Congress from September 13-20, 2020 Thousands of pilgrims and participants are awaited during this congress. Different activites, workshops, conferences, … are included in ...
AsiaHighlights

Our Lady of Kibeho helped our family to reconcile

Joefrey from the Philippines, tells us about how Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda), helped his family to reconcile. It is a testimony of hope and forgiveness that ...
52nd International Eucharistic CongressEvents

Join! The Worldwide Adoration!

   
#Young adultsCommunity life

5th EEYM!

Emmanuel European Youth Meeting in Kalwaria, Poland! After Brussels, Vienna, Budapest and Ljubljana, the 5th edition of the EEYM will be held in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska (Poland) from ...
Chrisitan Music FestivalEvents

Save the date! Jesus Festival 2020!

Jesus Festival August 21-23, 2020 !!! Three exceptional days of celebration and praise with twenty English and French Christian music groups. Whatever your age, or musical taste, ...
AmericaEmmanuel Young Adult Gathering

Emmanuel Young Adult Gathering

Join us in North America for our Emmanuel Young Adult Gathering! From December 28-31, 2019, in St Paul, Minnesota (USA) there will be a gathering for young ...
Committed in celibacyCommunity life

“God alone is enough”: to live as a consecrated woman in the Emmanuel Community

I give myself to Christ and his merciful love Last October 27, three of our Consecrated sisters made their First Commitment (three years) in Consecrated Life, one ...
HighlightsMust read

Mission Congress 2019: Charisms and Mission

Why are the charisms inseparable from the proclamation of the Gospel? Since 2015, a Mission Congress is held in Paris which gathers different parishes, communities, and Catholics ...
Amoris LaetitiaFather François Gonon

Fr. Frédéric Louzeau on AMORIS LAETITIA

The doctrine has not changed, the world has changed! Interview with Fr. Frédéric Louzeau “Il est Vivant” (He is Alive!) and Louis-Etienne de Labarthe Fr. Frédéric Louzeau ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Feast Day

Feast Day: St. Thérèse never doubted that her life had meaning Today, October 1st, is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 8

Day Eight:Pray with confidence for those who do not believe they can be loved October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 7

Day Seven: An opportunity to rely completely on You October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the Patron ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 6

Day Six: Every day as a gift ! October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the Patron Saints ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 5

Day Five: The gift of forgiving October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the Patron Saints of the ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 4

Day Four: Humble service to others October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the Patron Saints of the ...
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52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary – Üdvözöljük!

From September 13-20, 2020 in Budapest, Hungary, the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress will be held Thousands of pilgrims and participants are awaited during this congress. Different activites, ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 3

Day Three: Help them to be aware of your presence October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the ...
Amoris LaetitiaFather François Gonon

Jean-Marc Bahans on AMORIS LAETITIA

Pastoral Conversion: Interview with Jean-Marc Bahans by “Il est Vivant” (He is alive!)      
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission-Day 2

Day Two: Help them to rely on your providential care October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the ...
ESMESM

A Novena to St Thérèse of the Child Jesus for the Emmanuel Schools of Mission

Day One: Help them to love you more October 1st is the Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She is one of the Patron Saints ...
Amoris LaetitiaFather François Gonon

Father François Gonon on AMORIS LAETITIA

The Pope is calling shepherds to “adopt the demanding and merciful gaze of Christ, the Good Shepherd who is attentive to each one of his sheep and ...
Holy SpiritMust read

9 days till the Pentecost! Veni Sancte Spiritus!

Pentecost Sunday Sequence Here is a prayer that will help us on our way to Pentecost! Let us move forward together towards Pentecost and ask the Holy ...
Amoris LaetitiaMonsignor Denis Biju-Duval

Monsignor Denis Biju-Duval on AMORIS LAETITIA

Pastoral Conversion: Go out to people, renew their initial evangelization, offer them paths to human and spiritual growth. The scope of the possible initiatives opens up before ...
#ESMs#missionary apostles

ESMs: Empower to evangelize!

Walk together with the youth Last March, the ESM (Emmanuel Schools of Mission) directors, and their teams gathered at the Domus Emmanuel in Paris (France), to work ...
#Home is where His Heart isEvents

Get ready for the International Session!

Home is where His Heart is! From July 23-28 an International Session will be held in Paray le Monial (France).  A dozen of nations from different continents ...
CharisMust read

Come Holy Spirit, come!

Prayer Campaign Since March, CHARIS has been organizing a major prayer campaign to prepare for a new outpouring of the Spirit. Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the Ecclesiastical Assistant ...
Brother AlbertCommunity life

Return to God of Bishop Albert-Marie de Monléon

Thank you Brother Albert! The one we called ‘Brother Albert’, knew the Renewal in the United States in the 1970s and met Pierre Goursat in 1972 after ...
Amoris LaetitiaCARDINAL SCHÖNBORN

CARDINAL CHRISTOPH SCHÖNBORN on AMORIS LAETITIA

“Coming myself from a broken family, I read the exhortation with gratitude”     __________________________ Excerpts from the press conference at which the Apostolic Exhortation was presented, ...
HighlightsMaison Saint Joseph

A glimpse of the “Maison Saint Joseph”

Maison Saint Joseph (St. Joseph’s House) in Namur (Belgium), next to the Chapel of the Heart of Jesus, welcomes every year about twenty young people to discern ...
Community lifeHighlights

Return to God of Bishop Albert-Marie de Monléon

Internal Communication – Emmanuel Community Return to God of Bishop Albert-Marie de Monléon   Dear Brothers and Sisters, You will find below the press release announcing the ...
Divine Mercy SundayHighlights

Alleluia! Great is His Mercy!

On this Divine Mercy Sunday, let us endlessly praise Him for His marvellous deeds! Here are some songs to help us praise the Lord for His Mercy! ...
AlleluiaHe is alive!

Alleluia! He is Alive!

A Happy and Blessed Easter to all!  
Holy SaturdayMust read

Arise, O man, work of my hands, arise, you who were fashioned in my image

A reading from an ancient homily for Holy Saturday

Interview of “Il est Vivant” with Michel-Bernard de Vregille, General Moderator of the Emmanuel Community

We must not allow our faith, our joy and our hope to be stolen from us! “Il est vivant!” * : The Church is a “topic” that ...
Community lifeFidesco

Madagascar: Receiving and sharing the burning love of Christ

     

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the People of God

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it” (1 Cor 12:26). These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge once more ...
Fight against abuseHighlights

The Scandals in the Church: Where do we stand?

Some points and questions that we can ponder on during the current crisis in the Church Today the truth is out about a situation which we have ...
ESMESM Rome

Another kind of Marathon!

PRAYER ‘MARATHON’ at ESM Roma! Friday 12th April Let the students of ESM Roma tell you about it! https://www.facebook.com/ESMRoma/videos/2299939823667326/    
AfricaCause of Beatification

April 7th marked the 25th death anniversary of Cyprien and Daphrose Rugamba

 “Murumve twana twanjye nabaraze urukundo” * “Listen my children, my legacy to you is love!”
EuropeFrance

Emmanuel summer sessions in Paray

Paray-le-Monial. It is in this small town of Burgundy (France) that Jesus appeared in the 17th century to a nun, Marguerite-Marie Alacoque. Jesus showed Marguerite-Marie his Heart ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day18

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day17

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day16

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day15

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
Community lifeFeast of the Annunciation

The Feast of the Annunciation with Pierre Goursat

Excerpts from:    Martine Catta  “Words of Pierre Goursat” Watch the film “Pierre Goursat and the Emmanuel Community” (52 minutes – subtitled in 14 languages)
HighlightsInternational

Emmanuel summer sessions – Paray

TAKE A FEW DAYS, AND HAVE A BREAK!   Come, relax, reflect, and regain momentum, during a session in Paray-le-Monial (France). Young or old, single, as a ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day14

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day13

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day12

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
AsiaESM

On this Solemnity of Saint Joseph, a testimony about the fruits of the ESM at a workplace

Last March 8, an ESM Roma alumni student, received the “Woman Achiever of the Year Award” from Nokia, in India.  Here’s her testimony: *It is an award ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day11

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day10

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day9

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day8

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day7

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day6

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day5

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat -Day4

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
Lent with Pierre GoursatLenten time

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day3

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
HighlightsLent with Pierre Goursat

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day2

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
Community lifeLenten time

Lent with Pierre Goursat – Day1

With the help of Pierre Goursat, founder of the Emmanuel Community, let us move forward together during this Lenten Season Throughout Lent, let us ask Pierre  Words ...
AsiaHe still calls you

On this Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, an inspiring and touching message!

“God will put you back, this time, in a beautiful mosaic, so that you can be life-giver for others”          
Częstochowa PolandEmmanuel Youth

Peace be with you! Emmanuel Summer Youth Forum in Częstochowa, Poland

After Paray le Monial last year, this summer, the International Youth Forum will be in Częstochowa, Poland from July 14-19, 2019 So …what are you waiting for? ...
Emmanuel YouthEmmanuel Youth

EVENTS: Come and boost your faith – Friday March 1 to Sunday March 3, 2019

A weekend of encounters, concerts, praise, prayer, faith, nature, fun, walk & talk, friends!
Emmanuel YouthHighlights

Ljubljana, Slovenia! An amazing 4th Emmanuel European Youth Meeting

From December 28, 2018 to January 1, 2019, more than 250 young adults from every continent, gathered together in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to celebrate the New Year as one ...
HighlightsMust read

Through this icon, let us contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation

The entire Creation is called together to celebrate this great mystery. God becomes man to renew and reconcile all Creation from within … an inside story of ...
EuropeHighlights

Fraternity of Jesus retreat in the Czech Republic : Communion in diversity

From October 31 to November 3, in the picturesque town of Velehrad, Czech Republic, the Fraternity of Jesus retreat gathered 130 brothers and sisters from Austria, Germany, ...
AfricaCommunity life

Ivory Coast: Silver Jubilee of the Emmanuel Community

Last December 8, 2018, the Emmanuel Community in the Ivory Coast, celebrated its Silver Jubilee. The Bishop particularly touched hearts with his words of thanks and acknowledgement ...
Committed in celibacyCommunity life

Emmanuel Community, Netherlands: A step of formation with a view to male celibacy for the Kingdom

My name is Guido le Noble and here’s my testimony: Last December 9, I made the step of formation with a view to celibacy for the Kingdom ...