New Zealand: the warmth of Rotorua
A Mariapolis was held on the banks of Lake Rotorua in New Zealand’s North Island, inhabited by the country’s biggest Maori community. It gathered 170 participants of the Focolare community of Oceania.
[more]June Word of Life
As the Father has sent me, so I send you. (Jn 20:21)
[more]A Trip to Mocoa, Colombia
Last April, the city of Mocoa, which lies some 500 km south of Bogota, was overwhelmed by fierce floods. But from all the mud and sorrow life is been reborn.
[more]Philippines – Agents of harmony in a world dominated by conflict
200 members of major religions from 13 Asian countries met for a unique experience of dialogue and sharing at the School of Oriental Religions in Tagaytay.
[more]Italy: Peace is brought about by young people
In Emilia Romagna in central Italy, Youth for a United World projects continue. United as emblems of fraternity: a mural and friendship with young Muslims from Ravenna.
[more]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.
An Unstoppable Generation
A thousand Gen2 from around the world gather in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, for their world congress and to remember one of their own: Chiara Luce Badano.
Run4Unity 2017. Racing Towards Unity
At the conclusion of United World Week 2017, the Run4Unity relay race, organized by the teenage members of the Focolare Movement, took its testimony of brotherhood to all the corners of the globe.
[more]Building bridges of unity
Lesley Ellison, Anglican focolarina from England, shares about her meeting with Chiara Lubich and the spirituality of unity. A desire was born in her heart to build bridges among Christian churches.
[more]Celebrating a Europe of Hope in Malta
Focolare president Maria Voce speaks at the Towards a Europe of Hope, Healing and Hospitality Forum where she reaffirmed Europe’s Christian roots.
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