Give thanks for gifts received
Give thanks for gifts received
7th December: A “yes” lasting from 1943 till today
The date known as the official beginning of the Focolare Movement is the day of Chiara Lubich’s consecration to God. In these answers the Focolare founder uses simple words to describe to a group of children how she first felt her vocation.
Thought of the day
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Living the Gospel: “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening” (Lk 24:29)
How can we recognize the presence of Jesus when faced with darkness, injustices and inequalities? When hardship and suffering seem to obscure all hope? The road to Emmaus becomes a symbol of each person’s journey of faith, of our deep desire to rediscover Christ in everyday choices; an encounter that leads to joy and shared testimony. It is the moving invitation that we can all extend to him so that, once he is found, he remains with us and among us.
Easter: The Foundation of the Great Hope
This reflection on the Easter reasons and origins of Christian hope, hope that still “dares” to speak to people today, is offered by Declan J. O’Byrne, theologian and rector of the Sophia University Institute.
Easter eyes
Klaus Hemmerle (1929-1994), Bishop of Aachen (Aquisgrana, Germany), was an outstanding theologian and philosopher who gave his contribution to the doctrinal understanding of the charism of unity. Through these words, he draws us into the mystery of Easter and the Resurrection of Christ, inviting us to immerse ourselves fully in this moment and see it with fresh eyes.
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