From the biggest Archipelago state in the world, notwithstanding its own economic difficulties, the Focolare community does its part to help the victims of the natural disasters in the Philippines
Reciprocal love lived, taken seriously, brings joy and true peace. Some examples from around the world.
This year the Easter celebration takes place on the same date for Christians of the Oriental, Orthodox and Western Churches: “Christ is risen!”. Our best wishes to all with a thought of Chiara Lubich of 1975.
Guaratingueta, Brazil. More than 600 young people from 20 Fazendas of several areas in Brazil welcome Focolare president and celebrate their common roots.
As we approach Easter accompanied by the words of Giordani, let’s welcome his invitation to let ourselves be transformed by the Love of the One who conquered death so that we too may rise.
“Mariapolis Ginetta”, the birthplace of the Economy of Communion, is situated near Vargem Grande Paulista, 47 km from San Paolo. About 200 people live there and it has several on-going social projects (Bairro do Carmo and Jardim Margarida) and the first ‘Economy of Communion’ Business Park.
Two months after being nominated a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, we interview Genevieve Sanze, Focolarina, and African representative on the International Commission of the Economy of Communion.
Exchange of experiences among members of the Movement for Unity in Politics (MUP) during a national meeting attended by Focolare president, Maria Voce and co-president Giancarlo Faletti at Mariapolis Gianetta near Sao Paulo, Brazil (April 11, 2014).
