Profit as a means
Changing the rules of the economic system not only to address poverty, but to build a system whereby the number of people living in poverty decreases. A challenge launched in Brussels at the Economy of Communion seminar.
[more]Genfest 1975: Towards a United World
The personal testimony of someone who was present at Genfest 1975, held in conjunction with the Holy Year in Rome. There were 20,000 young people, from all 5 continents, gathered at Palaeur Stadium. Chiara Lubich presented them to Pope Paul VI: “A new world is born.”
[more]Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of the Hurricane
The situation has remained critical throughout the island after Hurricane Maria. Reconstruction comes through small, but concrete gestures of solidarity. Here is a glimpse of how the Focolare community is living it.
[more]Living the Gospel : Jesus, the model to learn from
Imitating Jesus leads us to understand that our lives gain meaning when we live for others.
Four short experiences of living the Word.
Children and the real Christmas story
“Jesus is the greatest gift of all”: with this spirit, thousands of children throughout the world remind us that “Jesus has been dislodged,” and invite us to make him once again the focus of Christmas. In St. Peter’s Square on 20 December, there will be a Children’s Jubilee with the blessing of their statues of Baby Jesus.
John “A Ray of Sunshine”
A video produced by the Gen 4 International Centre in Rome.
Caitlin’s Challenge – It’s the how that makes the difference!
16 year old Caitlin Rowley from Houston, Texas, shares how she lives with Crohn’s Disease, overcoming her fears. An experience which emanates strength and light.
Navigate to truth
What can we do to recognize and deal with fake news?
[more]Young people and adults journeying together
From 11 to 15 September, an International Seminar took place in Rome, in preparation for the Synod of Bishops on the status of young people. Walking together to generate change.
[more]California In Flames
Cindy reports from the Focolare community: “We got away and are now safe. My heart is in pieces for the people who lost everything. This is how we’re learning what matters in life, certainly not material things. Up until today the death toll has risen to 31 and more than 400 missing.”
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