Archived articles, February 2006
Benedict XVI’s personal letter to Fr. Julián Carrón on the first anniversary of the death of Fr. Giussani
Tuesday, February 2, 2006
CL Press Release
Dear Friends,
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the death of Monsignor Luigi Giussani, father and teacher of many young people, to whom he indicated Christ as the centre of their existence, I associate myself spiritually with you and with the whole Movement of Communion and Liberation to thank the Lord for the gift of such a zealous priest, in love with man because in love with Christ. I recall with emotion the solemn celebration of his funeral in Milan Cathedral, which allowed me once more to note the esteem and appreciation that, in the course of his fruitful existence, he had been able to enkindle around his person, his teaching and his apostolic work.
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