On 7 December 1943, Chiara Lubich consecrated her life to God. She personally told of that day while responding to Sandra Hoggett, an English journalist. (We thank Charisma Productions UK for kindly allowing us to use this video clip. Note that you may request the four interviews of “Face to face – Chiara Lubich and Sandra Hoggett” on DVD, in Italian and English, from Charisma Productions UK by writing to: charismauk@blueyonder.co.uk)
Be capable of loving!
Igino Giordani, when writing his memoirs, reflected on the terrible period of the First World War, in which he himself had to enlist, saying, “I saw the absurdity, the stupidity and above all the sin of war…”, as Benedict XV called it, the ‘useless massacre’. His words challenge us to think about how history could teach us to work for peace today, by opposing the new, absurd, useless massacres of our century.
A pilgrimage in Rome during the event that will see the participation of young people from all over the world. It will follow the historical itinerary of the Seven Churches with catechesis, prayer, testimonies, spiritual insights inspired by the charism of unity, music and sharing.
In Medan, capital of the province of Sumatra, Indonesia, following the 2004 tsunami, the local Focolare community set up the Sumber Harapan Social Centre, which means Source of Hope, to meet the needs of the poorest people in the city. Maximus and Fretty, leaders at the centre, tell us about the work they do.
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