The saints next door.
"The important thing is to do...I'm happy!"
Meeting with Paola and Pasquale, parents of Gilda Cersosimo.
Church of Mary Queen of Peace. Pope John XXIII Square 1 - 06125 Perugia (PG)
Gilda was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. Her infectious laugh and fortitude were a beacon to all who knew her. From an early age, she had shown extraordinary tenacity, meeting every challenge with a smile. Educated in the faith, she had embarked on a personal spiritual journey, searching for a deeper meaning in life. But it was illness that revealed even more of the true strength of her spirit. With courage and determination, she faced every challenge, demonstrating extraordinary fortitude and instilling hope in all those around her. Her parents Paola and Pasquale recount that she often woke up at night and prayed for those in pain; during the day she welcomed the beautiful in everything, feeling it as a gift from God: "During her illness she was attentive to everything, she suffered while smiling, without making anyone worry."
When the doctors told her the final diagnosis, she replied with an unsettling serenity: "In July I would have despaired, but now I am ready." She is only 17 and has a name-meaning "valiant"-that really says it all. "Now I'm happy!" she told her mother on Jan. 17, after receiving her last Communion in anticipation of a bigger "communion" in heaven.
You will turn my mourning into dance.
"Go, your son lives." Gv. 4,50
On the Third Anniversary of Gilda's Birth to Heaven, Holy Mass will be celebrated on Jan. 17, 2025 at 9 p.m., by don Francesco Buono of Perugia with a testimony of faith at the end of the service by Anna and Michele, parents of little Sara Mariucci.
Church of St. Joseph the Worker (REBA). C.so Vercelli 206 - Turin
The hymns of the Holy Mass, will be performed by the "Great HOPE Choir" from Turin, Italy.
When Gilda realised that she would not be cured of her illness, she went the same day to comfort another sick person who was in hospital “Easy, whatever may happen". To the end she always said, “Easy, whatever may happen, because that is what was meant to be”. This is the prayer of Jesus when he wept in the Garden of Olives and said: "If you can change this cup, but otherwise your will be done" Homily by Fr. Bruno Ferrero on May 25, 2024
On January 17, 2022, Gilda received her last Communion and pronounced, with a smile, "Now I am Happy."
It is easy to say angel...
The Association, in collaboration with the Cacherano d'Osasco family and the Great Hope Choir of Turin, with the patronage of the Municipality of Osasco and the support of the Pro Loco of Bricherasio and Osasco, organized a musical benefit event at the Castle of Osasco on Sept. 15, 2024 beginning at 3:30 p.m. in memory of Gilda. FREE ADMISSION
Musical reflection inspired by the book "50 angels to accompany you through the year" by Anselm Grùn
Sister Barbara d'Osasco is in our little ambitious projects, and with this event we are going to present, we also want to reach with our hearts and music, to the Mvanda Monastery in the People's Republic of Congo. The Great Hope Choir is a beautiful reality in Turin. They are a musical group of about 80 artists and call themselves the natural companions for those who want to plan and implement a church event, whether parish, diocesan, national or international. Set in such a breathtaking stage as Osasco Castle, we are confident that the event will be an object of attraction for many people.
Peter Pan - The Musical
The boys and girls of the Parish of Santa Maria del Soccorso all'Arenella (NA) devised a Musical written and directed by Chiara Buonomo and Francesco Giudice with the collaboration of Antonia di Marino, Viola di Scala, Vittoria Uzzauto and the Post Comunio animator corps. Gilda with Chiara and Vittoria, took her first steps in the interpretation of the shows on summer evenings at the seaside in Castellabate. Thanks and them, so many boys and girls made this show whose proceeds will be donated to charity. Participate!
Saturday , June 1, 2024 5:30 pm at the Salvo D'Acquisto Theater - Via Raffaele Morghen 58, Naples.
Metabolic walking
From "I have to do the exercises." to "I want to do the exercises!"
The mission of metabolic walking is to stimulate people to daily exercise so that it becomes an indispensable habit. When a person feels the need to move, in fact, then the habit of movement is established. Biagina Abramo (trainer) brings our friends to train in the park of the treasury (Turin) providing each participant with special wireless headphones creating the optimal conditions to stay focused on her voice accompanied by a musical background.
The students will perform the exercises guided by headphones according to their abilities and especially on the responses they will receive from their bodies. The magic lies in finding the right balance between the external stimulus and the internal response, a balance that becomes more and more stable training after training. This also trains the mind and heart, which are the true keepers of our thoughts and especially our emotions.
On Sunday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m. we meet for a time of celebration, merriment and movement.
Azalea for Research 2024
We collaborate with our friends at AIRC Piedmont on the Azaleas of Research project. Gilda's "The important thing is to do!" will also be for this occasion an invitation to live the present with industrious charity, to make every moment a "yes," a response of love. We are waiting for you!
Saturday, May 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Parish of St. Joseph the Worker (REBA) at 206 Corso Vercelli - Turin, Italy
Gilda's gift...
the important thing is to do
> Saturday, January 20, 2024
Via Lucis 2023
There is a Love that desires to touch everyone's heart, reaching every man << to the ends of the earth >>
It is the love of a Father who heals the wounds of poverty, abandonment, and loneliness.
It is the love of a Father who responds to sin with Mercy, who knows how to make Himself Presence in pain and who pours out Hope in the small and great expectations of life.
This is the Love we wish to announce with the Via Lucis walk, now in its fifth year, so that everyone we meet may know themselves loved in the simplicity of a thought, a gesture, a word.
A path that invites us and helps us to purify our hearts and eyes, so that we can learn to recognize the Face of the Father in the faces of the least and the saints who are in heaven and on earth. A journey that makes us discover Church with many different charisms and talents, put at the service of Good to bear fruit! See you soon!!!
With friendship,
Giandonato and friends of the Via Lucis
