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A hymn to joy

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Don Mario Bodega was a priest from northern Italy and spent thirty years in the diocese of Milan ministering as parish priest, spiritual director of a college and chaplain in the Niguarda Hospital. He also lived at the Focolare Centre in Grottaferrata, Rome, and for the last ten years of his life was parish priest of the parish church of Loppiano, one of the Focolare Movement’s “little towns.” ... Read More
Antonio-Tonino De Sanctis

Tonino: an authentic Christian

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Antonio De Sanctis left us on June 21. He personified someone who, within the Focolare Movement, is known as a “volunteer of God” – someone who is committed to social and communitarian action. ... Read More
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Christine Naluyange, woman-world

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(Italiano) Nei suoi 66 anni di vita Christine, focolarina ugandese, ha detto con la vita che nel mondo non esistono muri invalicabili. Ha saputo amare ciascuno e ogni luogo con grande apertura: prima come artista del gruppo internazionale Gen Verde, poi in Italia, al servizio delle focolarine; e infine di nuovo in Africa, prima in Tanzania e poi Kenya. ... Read More
Silvio Daneo copertina

At home in many different countries

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With his profound knowledge of Asia, where he lived for almost 30 years, learning to speak several languages, Silvio Daneo who died recently, has given a unique contribution to the inter-religious dialogue of the Focolare Movement and beyond. His later years were dedicated to helping the lonely and those on the margins of society. He is buried in the cemetery at Loppiano, Italy. ... Read More

A gift right to the very end

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Pierre-Andre Blanc’s death has been defined "a mystery" and "a shock" by many people. Pierre was a Swiss focolarino who died after a period of deep depression. Those who knew him, however, are sure that he found peace in that God-Love to whom he gave convincing witness in many different situations. ... Read More