| Embrace of God's Mercy: Mother Elvira and the Story of Community Cenacolo Contributor(s): Casella, Michele (Author) |
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ISBN: 1622828321 ISBN-13: 9781622828326 Publisher: Sophia Institute Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery - Religion | Christian Ministry - Youth - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 362.290 |
| LCCN: 2019038121 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.45 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mother Elvira: - Elvira Petrozzi, the foundress of Comunita Cenacolo, was born into a poor family living in Sora of Alessandria, Italy, during the time of World War II. She describes her family life as a life "made of many sacrifices." |
