On the day of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary our gaze is drawn to the beauty of the Mother of Jesus, our Mother! With great joy the Church contemplates her “full of grace” (Lk 1:28), and starting with these words we salute her together: “Full of grace!”

This long exile was nearing its end, the longing of her heart was drawing heaven to her. "How good God is when He shows Himself to a soul! No, in dying I could never be afraid of Him, I love Him too much. Everything that comes to me from Him I shall welcome with gratitude."

Today, October 4th, we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most popular saints for Christians as well non-Christians. He is a saint for all!

Here we are at the gates of the EGC. You can accompany the most important events of this meeting on the website of the Institute.