The Embrace of God's Mercy: Mother Elvira and the Rise of Community Cenacolo

by Mother Elvira

Founded in 1983 by a poor Italian nun, Mother Elvira Petrozzi, Comunita Cenacolo began in an abandoned old house in Saluzzo, Italy. Today, with over 2,000 members worldwide, the community is a free, fully residential Catholic program for people seeking to overcome substance abuse. This is Mother Elvira's story of her community's founding and growth and of the powerful principles that guide its uniquely successful programs.

160 pages, Paperback

Published December 15, 2019

Reviews

[adele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a simple, warm, encouraging, welcoming, and wholesome book. Mother Elvira writes with equal passion and simplicity about a cause that is so important - both to her and the rest of the world. Her mission to care for and love those lost individuals who seek for comfort and meaning in the world and turn them towards their purpose is has all the determination, grit, and affection as St. Mother Theresa and all the simplicity and tenderness of St. Therese of Lisieux. I have been to one of her Cenacolo communities and the peace and spirit of cooperation I felt in how everyone interacted is a testament to Mother Elvira's passion and hard work which is absolutely amazing to see.

[Ligia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pentru că am vizitat Cenacolo din Međugorje și am văzut miracolul renașterii și regăsirii acestor tineri(cândva dependenți de droguri și alcool, respinși de societate și ,uneori, chiar de familie), pentru mine această carte este o lecție de credință și iubire necondiționată. Este o rază de speranță că mai suntem capabili de bunătate, că suntem o lume care nu-și pierde umanitatea.
Nihil sine Deo!