Among the first from Sardinia to dedicate himself to God in the Focolare, Arnaldo was a weaver of dialogue. (March 14, 1932–August 29, 2018)
The Bishops conference held in Sigtuna (Sweden) came to its end yesterday. The Bishops present come from various Churches and are friends of the Focolare Movement.
At the invitation of the bishop of Yellowknife, Canada, four members from different Focolare North American communities, including a priest, became a temporary Focolare for a month with the Tlicho tribe of Whati, in the Northwest Territories.
Chiara Luce Badano’s anniversary was celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla, with close to 300 kids from five schools participating, and many from the city of Acatzingo.
The International Performing arts group will be in England. Concerts e workshop in Plymouth, Welwyn Garden City and Birmingham.
One of the first married focolarini in Australia. (6 July 1941 – 7 August 2018)
A new edition of “Together For Europe” will take place on November 15 – 17 in Prague. The event is promoted by the Ecclesial Movements and New Communities from different Churches for a more united and multiform Europe, which is animated by fraternity. Chiara Lubich’s appeal at the first edition in 2004.
The idea behind the Economy of Communion (EoC) goes far beyond the sharing of profits. The testimony of Melissa from Colombia, who is working on a master’s degree in economics at Sophia University Institute of Loppiano
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A gathering for Religious from various Churches, movements, communities and ecclesial families was held at the end of September with a contribution from the Focolare Movement. An Interview with Cardinal Joâo Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for the Consecrated Life.
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You find true freedom in loving God and your neighbour
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At the Synod on the youth last 6 October, Ana, a young Spanish girl spoke at the encounter-celebration with Pope Francis and the Synodal fathers.
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The Pope’s video-message to two young people from Mumbai, a Hindu and a Muslim, recorded with a cell phone, has gone viral. “This is the Synod of all the youth.”
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In 1988 a group of young people of the Focolare, suddenly became bakers and sold bread on the road outside the Ginetta Mariapolis in Brazil. Thirty years later, the Golden Grain is a successful activity making good quality produce with love, human kindness and the will to share.
The town of Gary in Indiana is one of the poorest in the USA. 100 teenagers from six States went there to help organise activities with the homeless, to serve at a soup kitchen/canteen and work on urban renewal. For many of them it was an unforgettable experience, which opened their eyes not only to the needs but also the beauty of the town, which is, before all else, a community.
A priest’s act of fellowship transformed a failing coffee plantation into a real business named Acedeco Padevi. It is community led and inspired by the principles of the Economy of Communion. Choosing the diversify the production process lead to greater sharing, new jobs and the development of the business, while respecting the environment.
Over 1,000 children and teenagers took part in the “Sport4Peace” event held in Kenya, South Sudan and Burundi at the end of August. Sport can become a means to build peace and help overcome social barriers.
Every country and continent lives of the ideas from which it was born. In preparation of the upcoming meeting of Friends of Together for Europe, three questions were posed to Jiri Kratochvil from Prague, who is an expert in economy and dialogue among cultures.
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The young people who are at the International Focolare Center, organised three dinners for 125 bishops, half of whom are Synodal fathers. An occasion for simple conviviality and getting to know each other, enlivened by songs and testimonials to evangelical life.
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At the first international meeting of “Women for Peace” organised by the World Federation of Grand Master Ladies held Tucuman, Argentina, a prize was awarded to an business director from the Economy of Communion.
“Work has restored identity and cultural roots to our people.”
