{"id":89579,"date":"2026-08-12T09:01:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/?page_id=89579"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:36:43","slug":"opera-m","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Opera M"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-05394fd6\" id=\"opera_M\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-1bb66d13\">\n<h2 id=\"what-is-opera-m\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-95cd554a\"><strong><strong>What is Opera <strong>M<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-befdbd32\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-ec1daf43\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sfera-spazio-spadoni-opera-m.webp\" alt=\"spazio spadoni opera m sphere\" class=\"wp-image-54883\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sfera-spazio-spadoni-opera-m.webp 200w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sfera-spazio-spadoni-opera-m-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c3fad2f1\" data-toc-depth=\"h2\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opera M is the re<strong>E<\/strong>volution of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/en\/works-of-mercy\/\" title=\"works of mercy\">works of mercy<\/a><\/strong>. It is a permanent tool for developing a strong and renewed vision of these works throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It stems from an urgency strongly felt by spazio + spadoni to re<strong>E<\/strong>volve the concept of works of mercy as a journey that is always simultaneously both human and divine, and therefore, always spiritual as well as practical (or corporal). The rediscovery, or rather, the true re<strong>E<\/strong>volving of these works must be found within this synthesis between the spiritual aspect and the practical act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Material work must always be imbued with spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-reevolution-of-the-works-of-mercy-can-be-regarded-as-the-charism-of-opera-m\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-73f552d8\"><strong><strong>The re<strong>E<\/strong>volution of the works of mercy can be regarded as the charism of Opera M<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-pregare-le-opere-per-le-opere-con-le-opere\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pray through works, for works, with works.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We must train our bodies and spirits to guide our steps along the path of the WoM. Without constant prayer, we will not be able to do so. Prayer is both a gift and an act; prayer is opening up communication with my deepest self and with God; prayer calls upon the Spirit, who, in turn, inspires and animates the WoM. Every action of Opera <strong>M<\/strong> must be anticipated, prepared for and sought through prayer. If our work with the WoM is not sustained by prayer, it will lose its meaning and will be unable to bring about true change. Those who work in Opera M must be convinced that they are instruments in God\u2019s hands and that they need their Creator to have dignity, purpose and the strength to act.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-divulgare-la-missionarieta-attraverso-la-misericordia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promoting missionary work through mercy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To have a missionary spirit, one must<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to reach out to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to welcome others as if they were Jesus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to recognise God\u2019s mercy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to do as He did<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to proclaim and bear witness to Jesus through our lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Works of Mercy are the most effective means of showing God\u2019s infinite mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-riuniversalizzare-le-opere-in-tutti-nella-reciprocita\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">To make works accessible to everyone once again, in a spirit of mutuality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These works belong to everyone and are within everyone. We are humble women and men, but within each of us lies the capacity, through the OdM, to achieve great things. If we imbue our actions with spiritual meaning, the potential for greatness\u2014which belongs to everyone and to each of us as children of God, regardless of faith, culture or social class\u2014will bear fruit that leads to salvation. In this missionary vision, the concept of universality means opening ourselves up in order to learn, understand and build new spaces for witness.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-9a5ce884\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-83aa79b1\">\n<h2 id=\"organization\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-1e2d8b73\"><strong><strong>Organization<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opera M embraces the ethos of flocks. It organises itself, moves and grows through the contribution of everyone, just like birds soaring through the skies, where each bird flies in unison with the others to become part of a single entity. It is the perfect balance of this cohesion that gives the whole its meaning and strength. Like a flock, Opera <strong>M<\/strong> is not hierarchical but distributes the burden and the honour of creating the flight pattern in the sky amongst everyone. A virtuous system in which one need only follow simple rules to achieve collective movement.    <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/stormo.jpeg\" alt=\"flock, opera m, organisation\" class=\"wp-image-5259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/stormo.jpeg 392w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/stormo-300x207.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-140b688d\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its day-to-day operations, Opera M relies on an organisational framework designed to ensure that activities run smoothly, swiftly and effectively, without any overlap of roles and in the common good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-9190f38c\">\n<div class=\"titleSepOM\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center org-title\" id=\"h-senior\">SENIOR<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-62397f80\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d9784ca4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns org-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senior-opera-m-400x265-1.jpeg\" alt=\"senior - opera m\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senior-opera-m-400x265-1.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senior-opera-m-400x265-1-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are the central support of OPERA <strong>M<\/strong>. They meet at least once a month but are constantly in contact with each other, participate in the initiatives of spazio + spadoni, and contribute to the specific training of the other support levels (LINKER in particular). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are required to undergo training in missionary work and the WoM. They work alongside the founder to define the content and methods to be used in spreading the message of Opera <strong>M<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-59aa5b15\">\n<div class=\"titleSepOM\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center org-title\" id=\"h-linker\">LINKER<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c695f87d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns org-grid org-grid--reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/linker-opera-m.jpeg\" alt=\"linker opera m\" class=\"wp-image-5274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/linker-opera-m.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/linker-opera-m-300x150.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is the manager of Opera <strong>M<\/strong> across a large area that may even span several countries. He must possess certain essential skills and qualities <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>getting to know spazio + spadoni, HIC SUM and Opera <strong>M<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to get to know the WoM, to pray them, to live out their spirit and bear witness to them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to understand the local area, and to know how to engage with others by fostering a spirit of communion and synodality in relations with the wider community (authorities and leaders of various organisations) and the religious community (bishops, parish priests, religious congregations and groups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to be open-minded towards all people and young people, and to be able to engage them through leadership skills; to possess skills in assertive communication, problem-solving and conflict management, with a view to offering fraternal correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understand the social economy; be able to plan and organise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to be familiar with the civil laws and religious traditions of the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to be familiar with the charisms of the Congregations and Groups with which it has links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LINKER maintains constant (weekly\/bi-weekly) contact with spazio + spadoni and the SENIORS from whom they receive initial training. In agreement with spazio + spadoni, they periodically organize the territorial Forum, identify the tools, and manage their distribution. The LINKER maintains constant contact with the AMBASSADORS \u2013 up to 12 \u2013 with whom they are connected, managing their initial training and organizing their training on the Works of Mercy every six months.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ad0ca47b\">\n<div class=\"titleSepOM\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center org-title\" id=\"h-ambassador\">AMBASSADOR<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-2cec3e8b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns org-grid org-grid--reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ambassador-opera-m.jpeg\" alt=\"ambassador opera m\" class=\"wp-image-5443\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ambassador-opera-m.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ambassador-opera-m-300x164.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the person appointed by the religious congregation or other organisation to promote Opera <strong>M<\/strong> within their area of responsibility, however large or small that may be; at the same time, the appointment of a deputy is also required. The AMBASSADOR appoints a CONSUL for each community within their area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A similar support role is provided to other groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An AMBASSADOR must possess certain essential skills and qualities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>getting to know spazio + spadoni, the organization of OPERA M with the various figures, roles, and functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to get to know the WoM, to pray them and to live out their spirit, bearing witness to it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to familiarise oneself with the local area, the activities taking place there, the organisations, the people and national legislation, particularly that relating to the protection of children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undergoes basic training managed by the LINKER and\/or the central structure of spazio + spadoni. They can also further explore aspects such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>interpersonal skills for applying servant leadership within a synodal framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>skills in planning and organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communication skills at various levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a sense of service, humility and creativity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AMBASSADOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>works in collaboration with both the relevant LINKER and the Community CONSULS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interacts with the other AMBASSADORS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>promotes the charism of its own Congregation \/ Organisation through the WoM, fostering integration with the spirit and work of Opera <strong>M<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>coordinates with the CONSULS on operational strategies and relations with priests, catechists and other community leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identifies opportunities to develop HIC SUM projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>follows the HIC SUM projects of their own Congregation \/ Organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps to coordinate the organisation of the local forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes and manages the training of the CONSULS, also with the support of the LINKER and\/or the central structure of spazio + spadoni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oversees the preparation by the CONSULS of information and articles for the Mission magazine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AMBASSADOR maintains constant contact with spazio + spadoni and the LINKERS. They periodically organize meetings with the territorial CONSULS. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-fafca165\">\n<div class=\"titleSepOM\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center org-title\" id=\"h-console\">CONSOLE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-5b1bea14\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns org-grid org-grid--reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ambassador-opera-m.jpeg\" alt=\"ambassador opera m\" class=\"wp-image-5443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ambassador-opera-m.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ambassador-opera-m-300x164.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the person appointed by the Congregation \/ Organisation and tasked with promoting Opera <strong>M<\/strong> within the relevant community and in the local area where it operates. They are the first point of contact for carrying out activities in the local area through Opera <strong>M<\/strong>, playing a leading role in working with the community to identify specific needs, select projects and evaluate outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CONSOLE is responsible for liaising between Opera <strong>M<\/strong> and the parish, the associations and any local organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CONSOLE must possess certain essential skills and characteristics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>getting to know spazio + spadoni, the organization of Opera <strong>M<\/strong> with the various figures (roles and functions) and having awareness of one&#8217;s own role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to understand the WoM and the spirit that animates them; to pray them and to live out their spirit, bearing witness to it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>getting to know the local area, the activities on offer, the organisations and the people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing a sense of belonging to OPERA M and to the spazio + spadoni network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to embody the ethos of street-based education, to stand alongside others, to listen, and to work in unity, together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>work alongside the designated AMBASSADOR and LINKER, as well as the other CONSULS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to identify opportunities to develop HIC SUM projects within their own community and to monitor their implementation on an ongoing basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to strengthen the charism of the Congregation \/ Organisation to which it belongs through the activities necessary for the development of Opera <strong>M<\/strong> and the WoM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to coordinate, in collaboration with the AMBASSADOR, operational strategies and relations with priests and local church groups (catechists, choir members, schools, families, etc.), thereby enabling the whole community to be revitalised through the WoM, which become Community WoM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to share the experiences of OPERA M that arise from community life and creativity, welcoming, with passion and patience, anyone whom God chooses to place in their path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to help organise the local forum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to oversee the drafting of information and articles for the online magazine Mission and to publicise local news via the local media (newspapers, radio, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to commit to acquiring specific skills relevant to the projects carried out and to the social enterprise created through HIC SUM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CONSOLE provides basic training \u2013 promoted and organised by the AMBASSADOR \u2013 covering both theory and practice, during which participants develop interpersonal skills to apply servant leadership within a synodal framework, skills in planning and organisation, communication skills at various levels, and a sense of service, humility and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CONSOLE maintains regular contact with the AMBASSADORS, from whom he receives his initial training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"gb-element-7c04c296\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-ca0d8795\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d73c3264\">\n<h2 id=\"the-method\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-a9ac9aa5\"><strong><strong>The method<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns org-grid org-grid--reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/il-metodo.jpg\" alt=\"the method\" class=\"wp-image-5477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/il-metodo.jpg 400w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/il-metodo-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The method at Opera <strong>M<\/strong> is fundamental. It shapes both the practitioner\u2019s approach to the projects and the way in which these projects take shape and are moulded throughout the process. This process is to be understood as active and dynamic, ranging from raising awareness in local communities to the creation of works that embody a spirit of compassion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The works of a merciful community are, however, \u2018handcrafted\u2019: no two are alike; our hands may shape them using a common method, but each takes on a different form. And this is why we can bring about a true cultural re<strong>E<\/strong>volution, starting precisely from having a methodological framework to guide us, and then acting to create a different \u2018artifact\u2019 each time, with simple gestures that reach both the body and the spirit \u2013 that is, people\u2019s lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Opera <strong>M<\/strong>, \u2018<strong>attitude<\/strong>\u2019 refers to the approach, whilst \u2018<strong>how<\/strong>\u2019 refers to the practical work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-9b88ba3a\">\n<h3 id=\"approach\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-d6143280\"><strong><strong>Approach<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The framework of the Opera M method is based on four key concepts.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"gb-element-275463ca\">\n<div class=\"approccio-card\">\n<p class=\"approccio-num wp-block-paragraph\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"synodality\" class=\"gb-text\">Synodality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synodality means developing reflection, synthesis and proposals together with others, not merely as a gesture of respect but as an irreplaceable element of communion and of sharing in the journey of Opera <strong>M<\/strong>. Works of mercy cannot be brought about without a constant desire for shared participation, which requires time for mutual listening; nurturing relationships; and the ability to question one\u2019s own certainties in a genuine and fruitful encounter with the thoughts of others. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"approccio-card\">\n<p class=\"approccio-num wp-block-paragraph\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"support\" class=\"gb-text\">Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A work of art is not merely performed; it is experienced together.<\/strong><br>To accompany means to share in the opera as it unfolds, placing oneself in a state of mutual and ever-renewed discovery with the opera itself and the people who bring it to life. To do this, we must become aware of our own fragility and insecurity in the face of a reality that we can truly understand only through the lived experiences of others. Only in this way does it become an exchange between fragile beings, placing each of us in a position of giving and receiving at the same time.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"approccio-card\">\n<p class=\"approccio-num wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"fraternity-in-practice\" class=\"gb-text\">Fraternity in practice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fraternity does not mean the same thing as brotherhood, let alone solidarity. It is a transcendent concept based on a sense of universal belonging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"odm-quote wp-block-paragraph\">A fraternal society is, by its very nature, one of solidarity. But a society based on solidarity may not necessarily be fraternal.<br>Fraternity is horizontal; it comes from below: we are united by a bond because we belong to the same community or the same species. In fraternity, the horizontal dimension is combined with the vertical one; people recognise themselves, or seek to recognise themselves, in a shared divine parenthood.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Opera <strong>M<\/strong>, the concept of brotherhood therefore implies a conscious willingness to see oneself as a child of a single father. This is why we speak of \u2018practised fraternity\u2019. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"approccio-card\">\n<p class=\"approccio-num wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"the-perspective-of-the-dignity-of-all-people\" class=\"gb-text\">The perspective of the dignity of all people<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are all ordinary men and women, but if we imbue our actions with spiritual meaning, we become capable, through the WoM, of achieving great things, regardless of our beliefs, culture or social class. And everyone carries out WoM, often without realising it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one is so poor that they cannot perform one of the 14 works of mercy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, in Opera <strong>M<\/strong>, a Millennium Development Goal (MDG) cannot be achieved unless everyone is made aware of their own \u2018potential for greatness\u2019 in helping to promote the WoM around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-2e21cf64\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-02afd7d1\">\n<h3 id=\"fieldwork\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-861342da\"><strong><strong>Fieldwork<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a methodological perspective, fieldwork can be viewed from <strong>two angles<\/strong>: that of <strong>vision<\/strong> and that of <strong>practice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"gb-element-8d744d41\">\n<div>\n<h4 id=\"the-vision\" class=\"gb-text lavoro-col-title\">The vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vision is to view Opera <strong>M<\/strong> not only as a process linked to the immediate objective \u2013 as specified in the WoM \u2013 but also as a tool that nurtures and fosters the fruitfulness, realisation and proliferation of potential works;<br>a process therefore also aimed at multiplying potential beginnings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h4 id=\"the-practice\" class=\"gb-text lavoro-col-title\">The practice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practice lies in the style and rhythm we choose to give to the development of Opera <strong>M<\/strong>\u2019s processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We can achieve more by building a process that takes a collective yet unique and specific approach in each community and region, through a step-by-step process that gradually involves everyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference is made to the roles and support functions defined in the \u2018Organisation\u2019 chapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We adopt a community-based approach, viewing our neighbours \u2013 our fellow citizens, in fact \u2013 as the first individuals or groups to be involved and made aware, by developing a language that is understandable and shared by all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A generative process is set in motion across the regions, calling on people to get involved and contribute to OPERA M; freely, with varying degrees of intensity and in different ways depending on the people, the location and the circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-d135de52\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-ef8838f6\">\n<h2 id=\"tools-and-guidelines\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-1f72f52a\"><strong><strong>Tools and guidelines<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-aa0a0dd6\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e82b88ce strumenti-card\">\n<h3 id=\"the-toolbox\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-ca2e6b1e\"><strong>The toolbox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">spazio + spadoni has created and constantly maintains a variety of operational tools and guidelines\/suggestions available to everyone to promote OPERA <strong>M<\/strong> at various levels. Most of these \u201ctools\u201d are multilingual. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-09c8c99f strumenti-card\">\n<h3 id=\"the-shape-of-opera-m\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-9936bbbc\"><strong>The shape of Opera M<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is represented by a hand. Each finger of the hand leaves a FINGERPRINT that evokes a concept considered necessary and essential whilst working, so that the action takes on a sense of fulfilment and is, in turn, capable of positively influencing others. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-509acea2\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-6c783413\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-7f939ce3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sfera-opera-m-mano-e-numeri-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"opera m sphere hand and numbers\" class=\"wp-image-5543\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:181px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The five imprints constitute the Opera M Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list impronte-list\">\n<li><strong>INVOKE<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LISTEN<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MEET<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WE OPERATE<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WE FLOOD<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b12324c0\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8155c750 strumenti-card\">\n<div>\n<h3 id=\"the-symbol\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-d577c767 simboloStrumenti\"><strong>The symbol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">The scarf is a distinctive feature of Opera <strong>M<\/strong> volunteers and symbolises their membership, identity and the values of the group. It consists of a square piece of fabric to be worn rolled up around the neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing the scarf signifies a commitment to and promotion of merciful service, spiritual growth and a dedication to spreading the works of mercy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-48d72983\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/luigi-spadoni-e-papa-francesco-2024-vatican.jpg\" alt=\"luigi spadoni and pope francesco 2024 vatican\" class=\"wp-image-5562\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/luigi-spadoni-e-papa-francesco-2024-vatican.jpg 400w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/luigi-spadoni-e-papa-francesco-2024-vatican-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-72dc50b9\">\n<div>\n<h3 id=\"the-colours-of-opera-m\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-174f0242\"><strong><strong>The colours of Opera M<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">RED is the colour of energy and strength. It is a driving force behind the re<strong>E<\/strong>volution of the Works of Mercy.<br>WHITE always represents a new beginning: a blank page on which we can begin to write our story together.<br>GREY is the colour of prayer and the fraternal solidarity of Opera  <strong>M<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h3 id=\"the-motto-of-opera-m\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-73b1e559\"><strong><strong>The motto of Opera M<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><br>\u201c<strong>God\u2019s mercy is at work<\/strong>\u201d.<br>The reply is:<br>\u201c<strong>Always!<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This motto comes to mind whenever we say hello, whenever we want to remember a message or convey a feeling.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h3 id=\"prayer-of-the-artisans\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-33a58afb\"><strong><strong>Prayer of the artisans<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord, make me a servant<br>of your mercy,<br>so that,<br>through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy,<br>I may bring the tenderness of your love<br>to all those in need.<br>Amen!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h4 id=\"short-prayer\" class=\"gb-text\">Short prayer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Spirit of mercy, here I am; inspire our deeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"gb-element-876cf359\">\n<h2 id=\"a-journey-that-leaves-its-mark\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-470cfde6\"><strong><strong>A journey that leaves its mark<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The impact of the Opera M Forums is already evident in many church communities. A notable example is that of the  The <strong>Diocese of Bafia<\/strong>, in Cameroon, where the Bishop has established, for the first time anywhere in the world, a <strong>The Diocesan Office for the Promotion of Works of Mercy<\/strong>, headed by a nun. This is a tangible sign of the potential of the process set in motion by the Forums  <strong>lasting and well-structured outcomes<\/strong>, capable of leaving a lasting impact on communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"gb-element-ee18303f\">\n<h2 id=\"current-opera-m-projects\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-710c76b2\"><strong><strong>Current OPERA M projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-72a6f92a\">\n<a class=\"gb-element-f5a956f0 hicsum-card\" href=\"#\" title=\"Project M1 D.R. Congo Sister Audacieuse Kahababo Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cd.webp\" alt=\"CONGO\" class=\"wp-image-43801\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0737ea08\"><strong>Project M1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dr-congo\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-830fb8c4\">D.R. Congo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-435b2c73\">Sister Audacieuse Kahababo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0679e4c4\">Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-452dfeef hicsum-card\" href=\"#\" title=\"Project M2 Nigeria Sister Beatrice Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ng.webp\" alt=\"nigeria\" class=\"wp-image-43803\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2fac3b0f\"><strong>Project M2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nigeria\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-4bddaf9a\">Nigeria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0bbe761b\">Sister Beatrice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f6958397\">Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-94718251 hicsum-card\" href=\"#\" title=\"Project M3 Nigeria Sister Justina Obiageli Udebunjo Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ng.webp\" alt=\"nigeria\" class=\"wp-image-43803\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-5c0a288f\"><strong><strong>Project<\/strong> M3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nigeria\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-d36913fe\">Nigeria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-ca349fe5\">Sister Justina Obiageli Udebunjo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-eb8566f3\">Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-bafed822 hicsum-card\" href=\"#\" title=\"Project M4 India Sister Latha Selvaraj Congr. Franciscan Sisters of St. Thomas\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/in.webp\" alt=\"india\" class=\"wp-image-43802\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-cf3193ac\"><strong>Project M4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"india\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-6a2e6ffa\">India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-9ba160b7\"><strong>Sister Latha Selvaraj<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-79f0e381\">Congr. Franciscan Sisters of St. Thomas <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-c26da7c5 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/ivory-coast-africa-project-m5\/\" title=\"Project M5 Ivory Coast Sister Bernadette Wasso Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ci.webp\" alt=\"Ivory Coast\" class=\"wp-image-53667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ci.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ci-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-933b2212\"><strong>Project M5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ivory-coast\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-13886b69\">Ivory Coast<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7bc35278\"><strong>Sister Bernadette Wasso<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-66657177\">Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-343131b4 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/burundi-africa-project-m6\/\" title=\"Project M6 Burundi Sister Hyacinthe Manariyo Congr\u00e9gation des S\u0153urs du C\u0153ur Immacul\u00e9 de Marie \u2013 Bene Mariya Sisters\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp\" alt=\"burundi\" class=\"wp-image-53647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-531e61db\"><strong>Project M6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"burundi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-8b4b6bdb\">Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7735308a\"><strong>Sister Hyacinthe Manariyo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-d50ae86b\">Congr\u00e9gation des S\u0153urs du C\u0153ur Immacul\u00e9 de Marie \u2013 Bene Mariya Sisters<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-1ddd1c03 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/nigeria-africa-progetto-m7\/\" title=\"Project M7 Nigeria Sister Maria Zake Abang Servants of the Holy Child Jesus\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ng.webp\" alt=\"Nigeria\" class=\"wp-image-53791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ng.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ng-300x150.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-058a1b7e\"><strong>Project M7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nigeria\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-3733f360\">Nigeria<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-d9558860\"><strong>Sister Maria Zake Abang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-174e1896\">Servants of the Holy Child Jesus<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-4d378730 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m8\/\" title=\"Project M8 D.R. Congo Sister Perpetue Marie Tongolo Siamu S\u0153urs Dominicaines Filles de Sainte Catherine de Sienne\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp\" alt=\"dr congo\" class=\"wp-image-53663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6123f229\"><strong>Project M8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dr-congo\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-ef69235d\">D.R. Congo<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6be36563\"><strong>Sister Perpetue Marie Tongolo Siamu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-d3de2e3e\">S\u0153urs Dominicaines Filles de Sainte Catherine de Sienne<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-df8b1c53 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/mexico-america-project-m11\/\" title=\"Project M11 Mexico Sister Perla Helena Hernandez Alvarado Misioneras Catequistas de los Sagrados Corazones de Jes\u00f9s y de Mar\u00eca\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mx.webp\" alt=\"mexico\" class=\"wp-image-53784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mx.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mx-300x172.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c60c7032\"><strong>Project M11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mexico\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-420d43f0\">Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2ad1bdec\"><strong>Sister Perla Helena Hernandez Alvarado<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-477a8345\">Misioneras Catequistas de los Sagrados Corazones de Jes\u00f9s y de Mar\u00eca<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-bebcf3fc hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/uganda-africa-project-m13\/\" title=\"Project M13 Uganda Sister Christine Mweteise Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ug.webp\" alt=\"uganda\" class=\"wp-image-53858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ug.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ug-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-35c1f3f9\"><strong>Project M13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"uganda\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-45a9c766\">Uganda<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-ba2f9a50\"><strong>Sister Christine Mweteise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2aeb9685\">Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-c05a2903 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/kenya-africa-project-m14\/\" title=\"Project M14 Kenya Sister Joan Langat Sisters of St. Joseph of Mombasa\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ke.webp\" alt=\"kenya\" class=\"wp-image-53742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ke.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ke-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-af0207c8\"><strong>Project M14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kenya\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-02527dea\">Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7517c551\"><strong>Sister Joan Langat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-116c0595\">Sisters of St. Joseph of Mombasa<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-bcf79c37 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/rwanda-africa-project-m15\/\" title=\"Project M15 Rwanda Sister Agnes Kamanyana Fraternit\u00e9 des Consacres de la Communaut\u00e9 Ingoro Y\u2019Urukundo (Demeure de la Charit\u00e9)\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rw.webp\" alt=\"rwanda\" class=\"wp-image-53819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rw.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rw-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-4a7efd60\"><strong>Project M15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rwanda\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-a870e66c\">Rwanda<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7d4805a4\"><strong>Sister Agnes Kamanyana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0dffbb45\">Fraternit\u00e9 des Consacres de la Communaut\u00e9 Ingoro Y\u2019Urukundo (Demeure de la Charit\u00e9)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-2fccd94c hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m16\/\" title=\"Project M16 D.R. Congo Sister Annie Mate Saliboko Soeurs de la Sainte Famille de Kisangani\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp\" alt=\"dr congo\" class=\"wp-image-53663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e06e4c8e\"><strong>Project M16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dr-congo\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-1d329c2c\">D.R. Congo<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2fc5a579\"><strong>Sister Annie Mate Saliboko<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-42ef4ef7\">Soeurs de la Sainte Famille de Kisangani<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-6b16e02e hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/timor-leste-asia-m18-project\/\" title=\"Project M18 Timor Est Sister Ansila Feot Institute of the Daughters of St. Francis\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tl.webp\" alt=\"timor est\" class=\"wp-image-53848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tl.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tl-300x150.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-9770fe00\"><strong>Project M18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"timor-est\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-fb5f7866\">Timor Est<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-11c6bb7a\"><strong>Sister Ansila Feot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c38deb1c\">Institute of the Daughters of St. Francis<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-7267345a hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/rwanda-africa-project-m20\/\" title=\"Project M20 Rwanda Sister Luminatha Iyakaremye Fraternit\u00e9 des Consacres de la Communaut\u00e9 Ingoro Y\u2019Urukundo (Demeure de la Charit\u00e9)\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rw.webp\" alt=\"rwanda\" class=\"wp-image-53819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rw.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rw-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-954980c5\"><strong>Project M20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rwanda\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-490c5e0d\">Rwanda<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8eae239b\"><strong>Sister Luminatha Iyakaremye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8104d1a7\">Fraternit\u00e9 des Consacres de la Communaut\u00e9 Ingoro Y\u2019Urukundo (Demeure de la Charit\u00e9)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-e2e60462 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/madagascar-africa-project-m22\/\" title=\"Project M22 Madagascar Sister Esther Ravaosolo Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Ragusa\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mg.webp\" alt=\"madagascar\" class=\"wp-image-53769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mg.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mg-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2266b378\"><strong>Project M22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"madagascar\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-89340a2a\">Madagascar<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-96b1629e\"><strong>Sister Esther Ravaosolo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-4dd205a7\">Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Ragusa<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-c5ccbf24 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/malawi-africa-project-m26\/\" title=\"Project M26 Malawi Sister M. Blandina Kamba Presentation of the Virgin Mary Sisters\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mw.webp\" alt=\"malawi\" class=\"wp-image-53783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mw.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mw-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-fdfe33f4\"><strong>Project M26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"malawi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-fb43f292\">Malawi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6d23c92f\"><strong>Sister M. Blandina Kamba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-07f839b4\">Presentation of the Virgin Mary Sisters<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-b127b3ae hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/benin-africa-project-m27\/\" title=\"Project M27 Benin Suor Sophie Bayi Godovo Institut des Servantes de la Lumi\u00e8re du Christ\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bj.webp\" alt=\"benin\" class=\"wp-image-53648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bj.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bj-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6caa0a7a\"><strong>Project M27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"benin\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-0eb40c8e\">Benin<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-38e038f4\"><strong>Suor Sophie Bayi Godovo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f6d8f547\">Institut des Servantes de la Lumi\u00e8re du Christ<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-8b00d2d0 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/burundi-africa-project-m28\/\" title=\"Project M28 Burundi Sister Petronie Toyi Institut Famille des Disciples du Christ\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp\" alt=\"burundi\" class=\"wp-image-53647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-71af202c\"><strong>Project M28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"burundi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-9181e194\">Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-20add601\"><strong>Sister Petronie Toyi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8bedabbb\">Institut Famille des Disciples du Christ<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-3641f6b9 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/cameroon-africa-project-m29\/\" title=\"Project M29 Cameroon Sister Marie Noelle Messini Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cm.webp\" alt=\"cameroon\" class=\"wp-image-53670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cm.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cm-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-3867d48d\"><strong>Project M29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cameroon\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-95b29378\">Cameroon<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-a35b3ef4\"><strong>Sister Marie Noelle Messini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-316ed16c\">Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-3f950e52 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/burundi-africa-project-m30\/\" title=\"Project M30 Burundi Sister Marie Assumpta Ndiragabanya Congr\u00e9gation des S\u0153urs du C\u0153ur Immacul\u00e9 de Marie \u2013 Bene Mariya Sisters\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp\" alt=\"burundi\" class=\"wp-image-53647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-d4a2623d\"><strong>Project M30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"burundi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-919bc7e9\">Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f1e07933\"><strong>Sister Marie Assumpta Ndiragabanya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8f515b3c\">Congr\u00e9gation des S\u0153urs du C\u0153ur Immacul\u00e9 de Marie \u2013 Bene Mariya Sisters<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-b8e6c538 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/central-african-republic-africa-project-m33\/\" title=\"Project M33 Central African Republic Sister Myriam Bengba Daughters of Mary Missionaries\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cf.webp\" alt=\"Central African Republic\" class=\"wp-image-53664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cf.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cf-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-42e0f962\"><strong>Project M33<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"central-african-republic\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-ddde71ff\">Central African Republic<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-892bacb8\"><strong>Sister Myriam Bengba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1d832c6c\">Daughters of Mary Missionaries<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-c790a186 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m35\/\" title=\"Project M35 D.R. Congo Sister Francine Mave Ditsove Religieuses de l\u2019Instruction Chr\u00e9tienne\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp\" alt=\"dr congo\" class=\"wp-image-53663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-a81b88f1\"><strong>Project M35<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dr-congo\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-12fbb4d4\">D.R. Congo<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-839160b0\"><strong>Sister Francine Mave Ditsove<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-14afb248\">Religieuses de l\u2019Instruction Chr\u00e9tienne<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-50ba8235 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m35\/\" title=\"Project M41 Burundi Sister Hyacinthe Manariyo Missionary Family of the Redemption\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp\" alt=\"burundi\" class=\"wp-image-53647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-dfad8a38\"><strong>Project M41<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"burundi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-a0780557\">Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-fd346502\"><strong>Sister Hyacinthe Manariyo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e1b4c887\">Missionary Family of the Redemption<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-8db7cd44 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/zimbabwe-africa-project-m42\/\" title=\"Project M42 Zimbabwe Sister Jenlindy Tapiwa Ncube Sisters Servants of Mary the Queen \u2013 Ancilae Mariae Reginae (AMR)\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zw.webp\" alt=\"Zimbabwe\" class=\"wp-image-53877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zw.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zw-300x150.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-626e2376\"><strong>Project M42<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"zimbabwe\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-0a67655d\">Zimbabwe<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8016c332\"><strong>Sister Jenlindy Tapiwa Ncube<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-253bf00b\">Sisters Servants of Mary the Queen \u2013 Ancilae Mariae Reginae (AMR)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-2890b2d4 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-africa-project-m44\/\" title=\"Project M44 D.R. Congo Sister F\u00e9licit\u00e9 Mbombe S\u0153urs de Sainte Th\u00e9r\u00e8se de l\u2019Enfant J\u00e9sus de Basankusu\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp\" alt=\"dr congo\" class=\"wp-image-53663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cd-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-01467062\"><strong>Project M44<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dr-congo\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-cc0d39c7\">D.R. Congo<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6ec82874\"><strong>Sister F\u00e9licit\u00e9 Mbombe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-9764f635\">S\u0153urs de Sainte Th\u00e9r\u00e8se de l\u2019Enfant J\u00e9sus de Basankusu<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-0a7b5149 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/burundi-africa-project-m45\/\" title=\"Project M45 Burundi Bernadette Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp\" alt=\"burundi\" class=\"wp-image-53647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-162a7ad6\"><strong>Project M45<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"burundi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-c4c1f7d1\">Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-06419b92\"><strong>Bernadette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1dc26f87\">Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-1ec81847 hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/uganda-africa-project-m47\/\" title=\"Project M47 Uganda Naluima Maimuna Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ug.webp\" alt=\"uganda\" class=\"wp-image-53858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ug.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ug-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-44e1b51b\"><strong>Project M47<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"uganda\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-47c9f837\">Uganda<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-fb8dabba\"><strong>Naluima Maimuna<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1aa93901\">Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-49f78c6c hicsum-card\" href=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/works-of-mercy\/burundi-africa-project-m51\/\" title=\"Project M51 Burundi Father Adrien Cishahayo Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp\" alt=\"burundi\" class=\"wp-image-53647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi.webp 320w, https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bi-300x180.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-b80142d0\"><strong>Project M51<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"burundi\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-beb9e223\">Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0eac6182\"><strong>Father Adrien Cishahayo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-dcaf6188\">Missionary Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Gemma<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-06c92f90 faqSection\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f59d9419\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-5a49812d\">\n<div><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"#fff\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 512a256 256 0 1 0 0-512 256 256 0 1 0 0 512zm0-336c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32 0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24s-24-10.7-24-24c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80s80 35.8 80 80c0 47.2-36 67.2-56 74.5l0 3.8c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24s-24-10.7-24-24l0-8.1c0-20.5 14.8-35.2 30.1-40.2 6.4-2.1 13.2-5.5 18.2-10.3 4.3-4.2 7.7-10 7.7-19.6 0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zM224 368a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1-64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq-opera-m\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-895a8221\"><strong><strong>FAQ &#8211; OPERA M<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-8631ce81\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqSS\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590272175\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is OPERA M?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>OPERA M<\/strong> is the <strong>beating heart<\/strong> of the <strong>spazio <strong>+<\/strong> spadoni<\/strong> movement.<br\/> <br\/>It is a journey that accompanies people, communities, and local Churches <strong>to live the Works of Mercy as a spiritual experience, a living relationship, and a shared responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590464936\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why does OPERA M refer to the \u2018re-evolution\u2019 of the works of mercy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M proposes a <strong>reEvolution<\/strong> because it calls for:<br\/><br\/>&#8211; a return to the <strong>spiritual roots<\/strong> of our work<br\/>&#8211; nurturing relationships as a place of encounter<br\/>&#8211; fostering processes that transform the way we live out mercy<br\/><br\/>The re-evolution combines <strong>fidelity to the Gospel<\/strong> with an <strong>understanding of the present age<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590477912\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">OPERA M \u2013 how is it taking shape in practice?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M takes shape through:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211;<strong> Forum on the re-evolution of the works of merc<\/strong>y<br\/>&#8211; Via Misericordiae<br\/>&#8211; tailored training programmes<br\/>&#8211; storytelling and sharing through <strong>MISSION<\/strong><br\/> <br\/>Each element helps to make mercy <strong>visible, tangible and widespread<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590490146\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the \u2018reEvolution\u2019 Forums on the Works of Mercy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>OPERA M Forums<\/strong> are community spaces for <strong>listening, discernment and shared vision<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>They bring together bishops, consecrated persons, laypeople and pastoral workers to:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; re-examine the works of mercy together<br\/>&#8211; recognise what is already taking place in local communities<br\/>&#8211; open up new, coherent and shared paths<br\/> <br\/>The Forums foster <strong>direction and shared responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590500609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Via Misericordiae?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>Via Misericordiae<\/strong> is a <strong>path chosen by the community, marked out by the 14 works of mercy<\/strong>, both spiritual and corporal.<br\/> <br\/>It is not a prescribed itinerary, but a <strong>living path<\/strong> which:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; respects the pace of people and places<br\/>&#8211; supports spiritual and communal growth<br\/>&#8211; makes these works a way of life<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590518848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the link between OPERA M and the works already present in the local areas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In OPERA M, the works of mercy are <strong>enriched by spirituality<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>Action is illuminated by inner life, and relationships become a place of witness.<br\/> <br\/>The <strong>handprint<\/strong> expresses this approach: a mercy that <strong>invokes<\/strong>, <strong>listens<\/strong>, <strong>encounters<\/strong>, <strong>acts<\/strong> and <strong>overflows<\/strong>, uniting faith, responsibility and closeness.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590528384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the relationship between OPERA M and the dioceses?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M walks <strong>alongside the local Churches<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>As this journey matures, it encourages the establishment or strengthening of <strong>diocesan offices for works of mercy<\/strong>, as places for:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; pastoral coordination<br\/>&#8211; shared formation<br\/>&#8211; ecclesial discernment<br\/> <br\/>These offices are <strong>the result of a journey<\/strong>, not a starting point.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590539832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What role does training play at OPERA M?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Formation in OPERA M:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; is progressive<br\/>&#8211; is tailored to individual needs<br\/>&#8211; accompanies individuals and communities over time<br\/> <br\/>It fosters<strong> a spiritual perspective<\/strong>, a <strong>way of relating<\/strong> to others and a <strong>sense of practical responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590550544\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why OPERA M and MISSION?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>MISSION<\/strong> is the platform for <strong>sharing<\/strong> and disseminating the story of OPERA M\u2019s journey.<br\/>MISSION:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; recounts real-life experiences<br\/>&#8211; fosters dialogue between regions<br\/>&#8211; highlights mercy in action<br\/> <br\/><strong>It has been translated into over 30 languages<\/strong>, so that mercy may circulate, inspire and foster communion.<br\/>MISSION is an integral part of the OPERA M journey.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590563168\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who can take part in OPERA M?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">People and communities who wish to:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; live out the works of mercy as a vocation<br\/>&#8211; walk together as a community<br\/>&#8211; take on increasing responsibilities<br\/> <br\/>Every form of participation has its <strong>own time, form and role<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590573832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does one join the OPERA M programme?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You enter <strong>through an encounter<\/strong>:<br\/>through a forum, a community, a shared experience.<br\/> <br\/>The journey begins by crossing a <strong>threshold<\/strong>, with freedom and awareness.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-93d31821\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e3d69cd1\">\n<h3 id=\"opera-m-bishops-and-diocesan-offices\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-467747fe\"><strong><strong>OPERA M \u2013 Bishops and Diocesan Offices<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-0387b71e\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqSS\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590272175\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is OPERA M for a diocese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M is a <strong>church-wide initiative<\/strong> that guides the diocese in <strong>re-examining<\/strong>, <strong>living out<\/strong> and <strong>promoting the works of mercy<\/strong> as a shared pastoral approach.<br\/>It does not introduce a new area of focus, but <strong>offers a unified vision<\/strong> that encompasses catechesis, charity, formation and community life.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590464936\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does OPERA M fit into diocesan pastoral care?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M serves as a <strong>cross-cutting approach<\/strong>, capable of:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; building on what already exists in parishes and organisations<br\/>&#8211; providing a common language<br\/>&#8211; fostering shared responsibility amongst offices, communities and ecclesial bodies<br\/> <br\/>Mercy becomes the <strong>guiding principle<\/strong>, not a separate sector.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590477912\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the ecclesial value of the \u201creEvolution\u201d of the Works of Mercy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The reEvolution proposed by OPERA M helps the diocese to:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; return to the<strong> Gospel root<\/strong>s of its works<br\/>&#8211; recognise their <strong>spiritual and relational dimension<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; make them a <strong>form of witness<\/strong> in the present day<br\/> <br\/>These works are enriched by spirituality and become a means of <strong>evangelisation<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590490146\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What role do the Forums of the reEvolution of the Works of Mercy have?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>OPERA M<\/strong> Forums are <strong>spaces for listening and ecclesial discernment<\/strong>.<br\/>They foster the encounter between:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; Bishop<br\/>&#8211; priests<br\/>&#8211; consecrated persons<br\/>-engaged laity<br\/> <br\/>The Forum opens a shared process, helping the diocese<strong> recognize priorities, resources, and possible step<\/strong>s.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590500609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Via Misericordiae at the diocesan level?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>Via Misericordiae<\/strong> is a <strong>path chosen by the diocesan community, traced by the 14 works of mercy<\/strong>, spiritual and corporal.<br\/>At the diocesan level:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; fosters unity of vision<br\/>&#8211; accompanies the growth of communities<br\/>&#8211; respects the timing and specific characteristics of the territory<br\/> <br\/>It is a <strong>liveable<\/strong> and <strong>progressive<\/strong> pastoral path.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590518848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">OPERA M incide sull\u2019organizzazione delle opere diocesane?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M accompanies the organization to r<strong>ediscover a shared soul<\/strong>.<br><br>Through the <strong>handprint<\/strong> \u2013 <em>invoke<\/em>, <em>listen<\/em>, <em>encounter<\/em>, <em>act<\/em>, flood \u2013<br\/>the works integrate into a common style that unites:<br><br> &#8211; interiority<br\/>&#8211; responsibility<br\/>&#8211; proximity<br><br>The structure is illuminated with spirituality.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590528384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the diocesan Offices for the works of mercy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>diocesan Offices for the works of mercy<\/strong> can be born as a <strong>mature fruit of the OPERA M journey<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>They are places of:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; pastoral coordination<br\/>&#8211; ongoing formation<br\/>&#8211; ecclesial discernment<br\/> <br\/>They foster continuity, communion, and vision over time.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590539832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does OPERA M require additional resources?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPERA M accompanies the diocese <strong>to network what already exists<\/strong>, enhancing people, experiences, and works already present.<br\/> <br\/>The journey grows through <strong>discernment<\/strong> and <strong>co-responsibility<\/strong>, according to the real possibilities of the territory.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590550544\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the relationship between OPERA M and diocesan communication?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The OPERA M journey finds its narrative space in <strong>MISSION<\/strong>, a sharing platform <strong>translated into over 30 languages<\/strong>, which:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; recounts diocesan experiences<br\/>&#8211; fosters exchange between Churches<br\/>&#8211; makes lived mercy visible<br\/> <br\/>MISSION supports the <strong>missionary<\/strong> and <strong>universal<\/strong> dimension of the diocese.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590563168\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What pastoral fruit can a diocese expect?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A diocese embarking on the OPERA M journey experiences:<br\/><br\/>&#8211; greater pastoral unity<br\/>&#8211; renewed spiritual depth of the works<br\/>&#8211; co-responsible involvement of clergy, consecrated persons, and laity<br\/>&#8211; a credible witness of mercy in the territory<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775590573832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can a diocese start the OPERA M journey?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The journey begins with:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; a time of listening<br\/>&#8211; a meeting or diocesan Forum<br\/>&#8211; shared discernment with the Bishop<br\/> <br\/>OPERA M accompanies step by step, respecting th<strong>e histo<\/strong>ry, <strong>timing<\/strong>, and <strong>vocation<\/strong> of the local Church.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ad7119b2 faqStyleWrap\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e4f8734c faqStyleH\">\n<h2 id=\"via-misericordiae\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-ededcf1b\">Via Misericordiae<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-3ed168c8\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqSS\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000001\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Via Misericordiae?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Via Misericordiae is a <strong>universal journey<\/strong> traced by the <strong>14 works of mercy<\/strong>, designed to be <strong>embodied locally<\/strong> in the forms, languages, and materials proper to each community.<br\/> <br\/>It is not a uniform aesthetic project, but a <strong>path of meaning<\/strong> that takes flesh in real life.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the Via Misericordiae have an official model?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No.<br><br>The Via Misericordiae <strong>does not have a prototype to copy<\/strong>, nor a form better than others.<br><br>Every realization is unique, just as every community is unique. Unity is not given by the form, but by the <strong>meaning held within<\/strong>. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the fixed elements of each stage?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are <strong>very few<\/strong> fixed elements.<br\/> <br\/>Each stage must contain only:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; the <strong>title of the work of mercy<\/strong>, as recognized by the Church<br\/>&#8211; an <strong>external location<\/strong>, accessible to all<br\/>&#8211; a <strong>clear belonging to the Via Misericordiae<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; a <strong>color differentiation<\/strong> between spiritual and corporal works (<em>recommended<\/em>)<br\/> <br\/>Nothing else is mandatory.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is left to the freedom of the communities?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Much<\/strong> is left to local freedom.<br\/> <br\/>Every Church, association, or community can express the stages through:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; different materials (stone, wood, iron, ceramics, plants, light, earth\u2026)<br\/>&#8211; different languages (artistic, symbolic, narrative, abstract, minimal, popular)<br\/>&#8211; their own styles (traditional, contemporary, essential, street)<br\/>&#8211; the direct involvement of the community (artists, schools, young people, artisans)<br\/> <br\/><strong>Local culture is the very form<\/strong> that the Via is called to take.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000005\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there a common criterion of discernment?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes.<br\/> <br\/>There is <strong>only one criterion<\/strong>, valid everywhere<em>:<br\/> <br\/>Does this sign help people recognize a work of mercy as part of real life, and not as an abstract ide<\/em>a?<br\/> <br\/>If the answer is yes, the form is right.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000006\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What role does the Handprint play in the Via Misericordiae?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>Handprint<\/strong> (<em>Invoke<\/em> \u2013 <em>Listen<\/em> \u2013 <em>Look<\/em> \u2013 <em>We work<\/em> \u2013 <em>We spread<\/em>) <strong>is present in all the stages<\/strong>, in an <strong>essential<\/strong>, <strong>discreet<\/strong>, and <strong>repetitive<\/strong> way.<br><br>It does not serve to explain the works, but <strong>to teach how to live them<\/strong>.<br><br>It is both:<br><br>&#8211; an inner criterion<br\/>&#8211; a way of life<br\/>&#8211; a formation tool<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000007\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can the Handprint be represented?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">With <strong>full freedom<\/strong>.<br><br>It may appear:<br><br>&#8211; engraved on stone or wood<br\/>&#8211; written in small print next to the title<br\/>&#8211; symbolically represented (5 signs, 5 lines, 5 visual elements)<br\/>&#8211; integrated into the artistic work<br\/>&#8211; repeated identically across all stages<br><br>The only important thing is that <strong>the same five words always return<\/strong>.<br><br>Like this:<br><br>&#8211; they are not explained<br\/>&#8211; <strong>they are learned by walking<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000008\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is the Via Misericordiae located in external spaces?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Because the works of mercy <strong>belong to real life<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>The external location makes the Via:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; accessible to all<br\/>&#8211; visible in daily life<br\/>&#8211; not reserved for those who already attend<br\/> <br\/>The Via is <strong>public<\/strong>, as is lived mercy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the Via Misericordiae the same in all countries?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, and it is a conscious choice.<br\/> <br\/>The Via Misericordiae:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; avoid<strong>s cultural coloniali<\/strong>sm<br\/>&#8211; avoids <strong>standardized aesthetics<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; safeguards <strong>global translatability<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; protects the action of the <strong>Spirit<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; leaves room for the <strong>creativity of peoples<\/strong><br\/> <br\/>The unity of the journey does not erase the plurality of forms.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000010\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there a phrase that guarantees this freedom?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes.<br\/> <br\/>Every local project can be accompanied by this phrase<strong>:<br\/> <br\/>The Via Misericordiae safeguards the unity of meaning and leaves full freedom to the plurality of form<\/strong>s.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775591000011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the connection between Via Misericordiae and OPERA M?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Via Misericordiae is one of the most <strong>visible and concrete fruits<\/strong> of OPERA M.<br\/> <br\/>It transforms the works of mercy into:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; a community journey<br\/>&#8211; a shared language<br\/>&#8211; a formative experience over time<br\/><br\/>It is a pat<strong>h to inhab<\/strong>it, not a project to be realized.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-54669b19 faqStyleWrap\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-5eeb9f8a faqStyleH\">\n<h2 id=\"diocesan-office-of-the-works-of-mercy\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-ea0140d9\">Diocesan Office of the Works of Mercy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-04a50bef\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqSS\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000001\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Diocesan Office of the Works of Mercy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>Diocesan Office of the Works of Mercy<\/strong> is a mature fruit of the journey promoted by <strong>OPERA M<\/strong>, within the <strong>spazio <strong>+ <\/strong>spadoni<\/strong> movement, in full dialogue with the Bishop and the Curia.<br\/> <br\/>It is a <strong>place of safekeeping, discernment, and pastoral vision<\/strong>, which accompanies the diocese to live the <strong>works of mercy as a concrete path of evangelization<\/strong>, generated by the Spirit and embodied in the real life of the communities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What vision of the works of mercy does the Office safeguard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Office safeguards a vision in which the <strong>works of mercy<\/strong>:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; are a <strong>simple means<\/strong> to be merciful<br\/>&#8211; are born from the action of the <strong>Spirit<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; generate relationship, conversion, and responsibility<br\/> <br\/>In this sense, the works are distinguished from mere solidarity, because they do not stop at help, but <strong>inhabit the heart and life of people<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why a particular attention to the spiritual works of mercy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Office recognizes in the <strong>spiritual works of mercy<\/strong> a privileged place for the maturation of the ecclesial journey.<br\/> <br\/>They:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; guide the style of the corporal works<br\/>&#8211; help to read reality with a Gospel perspective<br\/>&#8211; make the action of the Spirit visible in relationships<br\/> <br\/>Spiritual works accompany the entire pastoral care and safeguard its soul.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the Diocesan Office born?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Office is born <strong>when the journey is already inhabited<\/strong>: after the <strong>OPERA M Forums<\/strong>, the launch of the <strong>Via Misericordiae<\/strong>, and the progressive spread throughout the parishes.<br\/> <br\/>It is the sign of a diocese that chooses <strong>to care<\/strong> for the reEvolution of the works of mercy over time.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000005\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is its pastoral purpose?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The purpose is <strong>to safeguard the unity of meaning<\/strong> of the works of mercy, so that they remain:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; imbued with the Spirit<br\/>&#8211; rooted in real life<br\/>&#8211; shared as a common pastoral style<br\/> <br\/>The Office helps the diocese to live the works as a <strong>shared ecclesial language<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000006\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What role does the Handprint play in the work of the Office?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>Handprint<\/strong> (<em>invoke<\/em> \u2013 <em>listen \u2013 watch \u2013 we operate<\/em> \u2013 <em>we spread<\/em>) is <strong>the spiritual and formative guide<\/strong> of the journey.<br\/> <br\/>The Office adopts it as:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; a criterion of discernment<br\/>&#8211; a way of life<br\/>&#8211; a tool to accompany <strong>the reEvolution of the works of mercy<\/strong><br\/><br\/>It teaches <strong>how to live the works<\/strong>, not how to organize them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000007\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What service does it concretely render to the diocese?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Office:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; accompanies the<strong> Via Misericordia<\/strong>e, traced by the 14 works<br\/>&#8211; fosters the spread <strong>in parishes and territories<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; supports the roles (in particular Consol and Ambassador)<br\/>&#8211; keeps the spiritual dimension of the journey alive<br\/>&#8211; offers continuity and pastoral vision over time<br\/><br\/>It is a service of care, <strong>accompaniment<\/strong>, and <strong>integration<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000008\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What relationship does it have with the Bishop and the Curia?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Office operates in <strong>listening<\/strong> and <strong>communion<\/strong> with the Bishop.<br\/> <br\/>It offers a stable space for <strong>reading<\/strong>, <strong>guidance<\/strong>, and <strong>discernment<\/strong>, at the service of pastoral responsibility and diocesan choices.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who animates the Office?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Office is animated by people who <strong>inhabit the journey of the works of mercy<\/strong>, in particular <strong>Consol<\/strong> figures, with the contribution of Volunteers and Ambassadors, according to the needs of the diocese.<br\/> <br\/>The service is lived as <strong>ecclesial co-responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000010\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What support does spazio<strong>\u2020<\/strong>spadoni offer to the diocesan journey?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <strong>spazio <strong>+<\/strong> spadoni<\/strong> movement supports the journey:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; offering vision and accompaniment<br\/>&#8211; networking experiences already lived<br\/>&#8211; fostering dialogue between Churches and territories<br\/><br\/>Through <strong>MISSION<\/strong>, translated into over <strong>30 languages<\/strong>, diocesan experiences can be shared, made accessible even to the least, and placed in dialogue with different ecclesial contexts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775592000011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What fruit does the Office generate over time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Over time, the Office:<br\/> <br\/>&#8211; strengthens<strong> pastoral continuit<\/strong>y<br\/>&#8211; safeguards the spiritual dimension of the works<br\/>&#8211; makes the reEvolution of the works of mercy <strong>stable and generative<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; offers the diocese an <strong>inspiring model<\/strong> for other Churches in the country<br\/><br\/>It is a sign of <strong>ecclesial maturity<\/strong> of the journey.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-8e781260 faqStyleWrap\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-3a310933 faqStyleH\">\n<h2 id=\"foulard\" class=\"gb-text gb-text-3627f2dc\">Foulard<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-34ac9d04\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqSS\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000001\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the foulard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A simple sign that accompanies the journey in <strong>spazio<strong>\u2020<\/strong>spadoni.<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does it express?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Availability to inhabit time and space, letting oneself be traversed by mercy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does it refer to?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To the universal call to the Works of Mercy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do the colors mean?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Red:<\/strong><br\/>Life given and passion for the face of the neighbor.<br\/> <br\/><strong>Pearl gray:<\/strong><br\/>Sobriety, balance, listening in daily life<strong>.<br\/> <br\/>Whi<\/strong>te:<br\/>Inner space where the Spirit guides.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000005\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the vestition?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A conscious gesture that marks an inhabited time.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000006\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When does it take place?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to personal journeys and local realities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000007\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who wears it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Inhabitants, Volunteers, Consul, Ambassador.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000008\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">The knot?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">What holds people, stories, and hopes together.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is it worn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In service, formation, meetings, and Forums.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775593000010\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">For the inhabitant?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sign of presence, faithful service, and belonging to the flock.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Opera M? Opera M is the reEvolution of the works of mercy. It is a permanent tool for developing a strong and renewed vision of these works throughout the world. 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link between OPERA M and the works already present in the local areas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In OPERA M, the works of mercy are <strong>enriched by spirituality<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>Action is illuminated by inner life, and relationships become a place of witness.<br\/> <br\/>The <strong>handprint<\/strong> expresses this approach: a mercy that <strong>invokes<\/strong>, <strong>listens<\/strong>, <strong>encounters<\/strong>, <strong>acts<\/strong> and <strong>overflows<\/strong>, uniting faith, responsibility and closeness.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590528384","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590528384","name":"What is the relationship between OPERA M and the dioceses?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"OPERA M walks <strong>alongside the local Churches<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>As this journey matures, it encourages the establishment or strengthening of <strong>diocesan offices for works of mercy<\/strong>, as places for:<br\/> <br\/>- pastoral coordination<br\/>- shared formation<br\/>- ecclesial discernment<br\/> <br\/>These offices are <strong>the result of a journey<\/strong>, not a starting point.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590539832","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590539832","name":"What role does training play at OPERA M?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Formation in OPERA M:<br\/> <br\/>- is progressive<br\/>- is tailored to individual needs<br\/>- accompanies individuals and communities over time<br\/> <br\/>It fosters<strong> a spiritual perspective<\/strong>, a <strong>way of relating<\/strong> to others and a <strong>sense of practical responsibility<\/strong>.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590550544","position":9,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590550544","name":"Why OPERA M and MISSION?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>MISSION<\/strong> is the platform for <strong>sharing<\/strong> and disseminating the story of OPERA M\u2019s journey.<br\/>MISSION:<br\/> <br\/>- recounts real-life experiences<br\/>- fosters dialogue between regions<br\/>- highlights mercy in action<br\/> <br\/><strong>It has been translated into over 30 languages<\/strong>, so that mercy may circulate, inspire and foster communion.<br\/>MISSION is an integral part of the OPERA M 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encounter<\/strong>:<br\/>through a forum, a community, a shared experience.<br\/> <br\/>The journey begins by crossing a <strong>threshold<\/strong>, with freedom and awareness.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590272175","position":12,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590272175","name":"What is OPERA M for a diocese?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"OPERA M is a <strong>church-wide initiative<\/strong> that guides the diocese in <strong>re-examining<\/strong>, <strong>living out<\/strong> and <strong>promoting the works of mercy<\/strong> as a shared pastoral approach.<br\/>It does not introduce a new area of focus, but <strong>offers a unified vision<\/strong> that encompasses catechesis, charity, formation and community life.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590464936","position":13,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590464936","name":"How does OPERA M fit into diocesan pastoral care?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"OPERA M serves as a <strong>cross-cutting approach<\/strong>, capable of:<br\/> <br\/>- building on what already exists in parishes and organisations<br\/>- providing a common language<br\/>- fostering shared responsibility amongst offices, communities and ecclesial bodies<br\/> <br\/>Mercy becomes the <strong>guiding principle<\/strong>, not a separate sector.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590477912","position":14,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590477912","name":"What is the ecclesial value of the \u201creEvolution\u201d of the Works of Mercy?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The reEvolution proposed by OPERA M helps the diocese to:<br\/> <br\/>- return to the<strong> Gospel root<\/strong>s of its works<br\/>- recognise their <strong>spiritual and relational dimension<\/strong><br\/>- make them a <strong>form of witness<\/strong> in the present day<br\/> <br\/>These works are enriched by spirituality and become a means of <strong>evangelisation<\/strong>.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590490146","position":15,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590490146","name":"What role do the Forums of the reEvolution of the Works of Mercy have?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The <strong>OPERA M<\/strong> Forums are <strong>spaces for listening and ecclesial discernment<\/strong>.<br\/>They foster the encounter between:<br\/> <br\/>- Bishop<br\/>- priests<br\/>- consecrated persons<br\/>-engaged laity<br\/> <br\/>The Forum opens a shared process, helping the diocese<strong> recognize priorities, resources, and possible step<\/strong>s.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590500609","position":16,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590500609","name":"What is the Via Misericordiae at the diocesan level?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The <strong>Via Misericordiae<\/strong> is a <strong>path chosen by the diocesan community, traced by the 14 works of mercy<\/strong>, spiritual and corporal.<br\/>At the diocesan level:<br\/> <br\/>- fosters unity of vision<br\/>- accompanies the growth of communities<br\/>- respects the timing and specific characteristics of the territory<br\/> <br\/>It is a <strong>liveable<\/strong> and <strong>progressive<\/strong> pastoral path.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590518848","position":17,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590518848","name":"OPERA M incide sull\u2019organizzazione delle opere diocesane?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"OPERA M accompanies the organization to r<strong>ediscover a shared soul<\/strong>.<br><br>Through the <strong>handprint<\/strong> \u2013 <em>invoke<\/em>, <em>listen<\/em>, <em>encounter<\/em>, <em>act<\/em>, flood \u2013<br\/>the works integrate into a common style that unites:<br><br> - interiority<br\/>- responsibility<br\/>- proximity<br><br>The structure is illuminated with spirituality.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590528384","position":18,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590528384","name":"What are the diocesan Offices for the works of mercy?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The <strong>diocesan Offices for the works of mercy<\/strong> can be born as a <strong>mature fruit of the OPERA M journey<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>They are places of:<br\/> <br\/>- pastoral coordination<br\/>- ongoing formation<br\/>- ecclesial discernment<br\/> <br\/>They foster continuity, communion, and vision over time.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590539832","position":19,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590539832","name":"Does OPERA M require additional resources?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"OPERA M accompanies the diocese <strong>to network what already exists<\/strong>, enhancing people, experiences, and works already present.<br\/> <br\/>The journey grows through <strong>discernment<\/strong> and <strong>co-responsibility<\/strong>, according to the real possibilities of the territory.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590550544","position":20,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590550544","name":"What is the relationship between OPERA M and diocesan communication?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The OPERA M journey finds its narrative space in <strong>MISSION<\/strong>, a sharing platform <strong>translated into over 30 languages<\/strong>, which:<br\/> <br\/>- recounts diocesan experiences<br\/>- fosters exchange between Churches<br\/>- makes lived mercy visible<br\/> <br\/>MISSION supports the <strong>missionary<\/strong> and <strong>universal<\/strong> dimension of the diocese.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590563168","position":21,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590563168","name":"What pastoral fruit can a diocese expect?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A diocese embarking on the OPERA M journey experiences:<br\/><br\/>- greater pastoral unity<br\/>- renewed spiritual depth of the works<br\/>- co-responsible involvement of clergy, consecrated persons, and laity<br\/>- a credible witness of mercy in the territory","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590573832","position":22,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775590573832","name":"How can a diocese start the OPERA M journey?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The journey begins with:<br\/> <br\/>- a time of listening<br\/>- a meeting or diocesan Forum<br\/>- shared discernment with the Bishop<br\/> <br\/>OPERA M accompanies step by step, respecting th<strong>e histo<\/strong>ry, <strong>timing<\/strong>, and <strong>vocation<\/strong> of the local Church.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000001","position":23,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000001","name":"What is the Via Misericordiae?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Via Misericordiae is a <strong>universal journey<\/strong> traced by the <strong>14 works of mercy<\/strong>, designed to be <strong>embodied locally<\/strong> in the forms, languages, and materials proper to each community.<br\/> <br\/>It is not a uniform aesthetic project, but a <strong>path of meaning<\/strong> that takes flesh in real life.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000002","position":24,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000002","name":"Does the Via Misericordiae have an official model?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No.<br><br>The Via Misericordiae <strong>does not have a prototype to copy<\/strong>, nor a form better than others.<br><br>Every realization is unique, just as every community is unique. Unity is not given by the form, but by the <strong>meaning held within<\/strong>. ","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000003","position":25,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000003","name":"What are the fixed elements of each stage?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There are <strong>very few<\/strong> fixed elements.<br\/> <br\/>Each stage must contain only:<br\/> <br\/>- the <strong>title of the work of mercy<\/strong>, as recognized by the Church<br\/>- an <strong>external location<\/strong>, accessible to all<br\/>- a <strong>clear belonging to the Via Misericordiae<\/strong><br\/>- a <strong>color differentiation<\/strong> between spiritual and corporal works (<em>recommended<\/em>)<br\/> <br\/>Nothing else is mandatory.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000004","position":26,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000004","name":"What is left to the freedom of the communities?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Much<\/strong> is left to local freedom.<br\/> <br\/>Every Church, association, or community can express the stages through:<br\/> <br\/>- different materials (stone, wood, iron, ceramics, plants, light, earth\u2026)<br\/>- different languages (artistic, symbolic, narrative, abstract, minimal, popular)<br\/>- their own styles (traditional, contemporary, essential, street)<br\/>- the direct involvement of the community (artists, schools, young people, artisans)<br\/> <br\/><strong>Local culture is the very form<\/strong> that the Via is called to take.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000005","position":27,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000005","name":"Is there a common criterion of discernment?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes.<br\/> <br\/>There is <strong>only one criterion<\/strong>, valid everywhere<em>:<br\/> <br\/>Does this sign help people recognize a work of mercy as part of real life, and not as an abstract ide<\/em>a?<br\/> <br\/>If the answer is yes, the form is right.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000006","position":28,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000006","name":"What role does the Handprint play in the Via Misericordiae?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The <strong>Handprint<\/strong> (<em>Invoke<\/em> \u2013 <em>Listen<\/em> \u2013 <em>Look<\/em> \u2013 <em>We work<\/em> \u2013 <em>We spread<\/em>) <strong>is present in all the stages<\/strong>, in an <strong>essential<\/strong>, <strong>discreet<\/strong>, and <strong>repetitive<\/strong> way.<br><br>It does not serve to explain the works, but <strong>to teach how to live them<\/strong>.<br><br>It is both:<br><br>- an inner criterion<br\/>- a way of life<br\/>- a formation tool","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000007","position":29,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000007","name":"How can the Handprint be represented?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"With <strong>full freedom<\/strong>.<br><br>It may appear:<br><br>- engraved on stone or wood<br\/>- written in small print next to the title<br\/>- symbolically represented (5 signs, 5 lines, 5 visual elements)<br\/>- integrated into the artistic work<br\/>- repeated identically across all stages<br><br>The only important thing is that <strong>the same five words always return<\/strong>.<br><br>Like this:<br><br>- they are not explained<br\/>- <strong>they are learned by walking<\/strong>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000008","position":30,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000008","name":"Why is the Via Misericordiae located in external spaces?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Because the works of mercy <strong>belong to real life<\/strong>.<br\/> <br\/>The external location makes the Via:<br\/> <br\/>- accessible to all<br\/>- visible in daily life<br\/>- not reserved for those who already attend<br\/> <br\/>The Via is <strong>public<\/strong>, as is lived mercy.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000009","position":31,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000009","name":"Is the Via Misericordiae the same in all countries?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, and it is a conscious choice.<br\/> <br\/>The Via Misericordiae:<br\/> <br\/>- avoid<strong>s cultural coloniali<\/strong>sm<br\/>- avoids <strong>standardized aesthetics<\/strong><br\/>- safeguards <strong>global translatability<\/strong><br\/>- protects the action of the <strong>Spirit<\/strong><br\/>- leaves room for the <strong>creativity of peoples<\/strong><br\/> <br\/>The unity of the journey does not erase the plurality of forms.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000010","position":32,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000010","name":"Is there a phrase that guarantees this freedom?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes.<br\/> <br\/>Every local project can be accompanied by this phrase<strong>:<br\/> <br\/>The Via Misericordiae safeguards the unity of meaning and leaves full freedom to the plurality of form<\/strong>s.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000011","position":33,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775591000011","name":"What is the connection between Via Misericordiae and OPERA M?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Via Misericordiae is one of the most <strong>visible and concrete fruits<\/strong> of OPERA M.<br\/> <br\/>It transforms the works of mercy into:<br\/> <br\/>- a community journey<br\/>- a shared language<br\/>- a formative experience over time<br\/><br\/>It is a pat<strong>h to inhab<\/strong>it, not a project to be realized.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775592000001","position":34,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775592000001","name":"What is the Diocesan Office of the Works of Mercy?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The <strong>Diocesan Office of the Works of Mercy<\/strong> is a mature fruit of the journey promoted by <strong>OPERA M<\/strong>, within the <strong>spazio <strong>+ <\/strong>spadoni<\/strong> movement, in full dialogue with the Bishop and the Curia.<br\/> <br\/>It is a <strong>place of safekeeping, discernment, and pastoral vision<\/strong>, which accompanies the diocese to live the <strong>works of mercy as a concrete path of evangelization<\/strong>, generated by the Spirit and embodied in the real life of the communities.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775592000002","position":35,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775592000002","name":"What vision of the works of mercy does the Office safeguard?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Office safeguards a vision in which the <strong>works of mercy<\/strong>:<br\/> <br\/>- are a <strong>simple means<\/strong> to be merciful<br\/>- are born from the action of the <strong>Spirit<\/strong><br\/>- generate relationship, conversion, and responsibility<br\/> <br\/>In this sense, the works are distinguished from mere solidarity, because they do not stop at help, but <strong>inhabit the heart and life of people<\/strong>.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775592000003","position":36,"url":"https:\/\/spaziospadoni.org\/en\/opera-m\/#faq-question-1775592000003","name":"Why a particular attention to the spiritual works of mercy?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Office recognizes in the <strong>spiritual works of mercy<\/strong> a privileged place for the maturation of the ecclesial journey.<br\/> <br\/>They:<br\/> <br\/>- guide the style of the corporal works<br\/>- help to read reality with a Gospel perspective<br\/>- make the action of the Spirit visible in relationships<br\/> <br\/>Spiritual works accompany the entire pastoral care and safeguard its 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