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      • January 2016

        Vescovo per voi, cristiano con voi

        Scritti pastorali per le diocesi di Pinerolo, Mondovì e Biella

        by Massimo Giustetti

        L'idea di raccogliere gli scritti del Vescovo Padre Massimo Giustetti si è delineata già a pochi giorni dalla sua morte. Non avere più a disposizione quotidianamente la sua persona, la sua parola, la sua vita evangelica ha immediatamente rimandato a quel ricco patrimonio di scritti che il Vescovo Massimo ha lasciato. Ci si è accorti che era necessario riprendere e fare memoria di quelle parole che hanno dato un orientamento alla vita pastorale e che, per molti, hanno segnato un percorso profondo nel proprio cammino di fede. Il Vescovo Massimo ha sempre avuto ben presente il _triplex munus_ del Vescovo, interpretando in chiave impegnativa per la sua vita quotidiana il dovere di _santificare_ , di _insegnare_ , di _governare_. Il presente volume è dedicato al _munus_ _episcopalis_ dell'insegnamento; tuttavia è chiaro che i tre doni non si esprimono a compartimenti stagni, ma sono un tutt’uno nella vita di un Pastore, che governando insegna, insegnando santifica e si santifica... Ciò risulta ben chiaro da questa raccolta di _scritti_ _pastorali_ , suddivisi, secondo un ordine cronologico, in base alla diocesi a cui sono stati rivolti: nell’ordine, quindi, Pinerolo, Mondovì e Biella. Anche attraverso questa scelta si vuole rendere omaggio all’altissimo senso della Chiesa Locale, della sua dignità, del suo personale volto da salvaguardare in quanto nucleo fondamentale in cui si manifesta l’unica Chiesa di Cristo, convinzione che ha sempre animato lo stile di governo del Vescovo Massimo Giustetti.

      • Saint Michael The Archangel

        by Immacolata Aulisa, Claudio Azzara, Gioia Bertelli, Pierre Bouet, Ada Campione, Franco Cardini, Manuel Castiñeiras, Gerardo Cioffari, Alessandro di Muro, Klaus Herbers, Renzo Infante, Gábor Klaniczay, Giorgio Otranto, Francesco Panarelli, Giuseppe Sergi, André Vauchez, Catherine Vincent

        From the Hebrew name meaning “Who Is Like God?”, Michael is one of the angels–together with Raphael (“God Heals”) and Gabriel (“God Is My Strength”)–whose names are mentioned in the Holy Scripture. Since the first centuries of Christianity, there has been a wide diffusion of his worship in Europe and in the East through a multitude of sanctuaries and chapels, mostly nestled in high places, related to caves and water. An astonishing feature of this spread is a mysterious straight line crossing the European continent from North-West to South-East from Ireland to Asia Minor, and it is perfectly aligned with the sunset on the day of Summer Solstice. Along this line are seven sanctuaries dedicated to Michael, three of which have been significantly important over the centuries: Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, the Sacra di San Michele in val di Susa and the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo on Mount Gargano, in Puglia. Three extraordinary high places that are all the same distance one from the other and which have always been a constant pilgrimage destination. Another aspect is the connection Saint Michael had with the Longobards, who migrated across Europe between the second and the sixth century until they reached Italy where they settled. This made Michael the first truly “European” Saint, attracting believers from all over the continent.   With the contribution of some of the most important historians and medievalists from different European countries, this book depicts the presence of Saint Michael in Europe, starting with the diffusion of his devotion, especially during the Middle Ages, and extending to an analysis of the iconography of the Saint through the many architectural and artistic testimonies to be found throughout Europe.   Thanks to its influential contributions and to the variety of both historical and iconographic topics, combined with the spectacular nature of the numerous images of places and artistic testimonies, this book is a unique journey through Europe between art and faith.

      • Alcoholic beverages

        Wine behind the label - 9th edition

        by David Moore and Neville Blech

        This is the 9th edition of the award winning guide to the best wine producers in the world and their wines. It includes an introduction to all the major wine producing areas, price guides, rating of wines, vintage charts, maps, a glossery of wine terms, a grape glossary and awards for excellence in the production of wnes. This is a must have reference guide for wine professionals, sommeliers, retailers, and enthusiasts alike.

      • Farfariel - The book of Micù

        by Pietro Albì

        Farfariel is a weird bildungsroman for young adults, somehow reminiscing of The Never Ending Story by Michael Ende. Micù is a preadolescent with physical disability born before World War II in the poor but magical atmos-phere of rural southern Italy. He is trying to grow up despite his own difficulties, the tragicomic inhabitants of the village and a spiteful demon who has the power to interfere with the story and its writer... In fact Far-fariel, unhappy about the way the writer is telling the story, edit and correct the book with his red pen!

      • 850 Questions and Answers

        by Chiara Brizzolara

        Over 110 different topics and 850 questions in a 128-page book with hundreds of beautiful photos and illustrations.

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