Syria: Return to Dialogue
Statement by Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement following the military intervention in Syria on the night of 13th April 2018
[more]Easter even in Saigon
George, who has lived in South East Asia for 28 years, between Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, spent Easter in Saigon. We publish the story he sent us.
[more]Mariapolis GB 2018 Programme
Mariapolis GB 2018 can be followed by live streaming during this week.
[more]April Word of Life
Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life (Jn 6:47)
[more]Easter
In April 2000, on “this time that is so special for all Christian” Chiara Lubich stopped to “meditate, contemplate and seek to relive the mysteries it reveals”.
[more]Hope in sight for Aleppo
The testimony of Syrians Jean and Vivian, who have set up a learning centre for handicap children.
[more]Story of Chiara Lubich
Today, 14 March, marks the 10th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s passing. We publish a short video showing her extraordinary life: from the little city of Trent, in the north of Italy, right up to “the very ends of the earth”. It illustrates her discovery of God as Love, during World War II, and the development of a spirituality of communion suited to today’s times, fruit of the gift of the charism of unity for the Church and humanity.
Kenya – A light in the slums
Mathare, a slum of 500,000 people in Nairobi, Kenya. Some Focolare families transform the chapel into a school building during the week, helping to change the lives of children and families. Now they have a future!!
Bangui (RCA): The courage of mercy opens paths to peace
Several testimonies from a country which has not been at peace for decades, where people are engaged in the difficult task of peace building.
Myanmar. “Without love, how could I forgive?”
The story of May Han. During the Saffron Revolution her husband who was active in defending human rights, was arrested and died in prison. In the darkness of her pain the light of God’s love brings forgiveness.
Andrea Riccardi: “Humanity’s common destiny”
An interview with the founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio regarding Chiara Lubich who was “a friend of the great and small“. Chiara helped me understand the value of a charism.”
[more]Story of Chiara Lubich
Today, 14 March, marks the 10th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s passing. We publish a short video showing her extraordinary life: from the little city of Trent, in the north of Italy, right up to “the very ends of the earth”. It illustrates her discovery of God as Love, during World War II, and the development of a spirituality of communion suited to today’s times, fruit of the gift of the charism of unity for the Church and humanity.
[more]The great attraction of our times
Ten years on from the passing of the founder of the Focolare Movement, we look at the social impact brought about by the charism of unity.
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