ecumenism

Augsburg (Germany): Dare to be one

Carlos ManaTuesday, April 16, 2024

"Dare to be one" is the title of the Conference of Bishops from various Churches, friends of the Focolare Movement, which took place from 27 February to 1 March in Augsburg. The meeting also commemorated an important anniversary in the journey of reconciliation: precisely in Augsburg 25 years ago, the signing of the historic Joint Declaration on Justification. ... Read More

Oikoumene – from all over the earth

Carmelita VentrellaThursday, March 7, 2024

The 40th Ecumenical Conference of Bishops friends of the Focolare Movement which took place in the historic city of Augsburg in Germany, ended on Friday, 1st March. There were 60 participants from 26 nations, representing 29 Christian Churches. “Dare to be One. A call from Jesus to live the future, now" was the title and even more the essence of the meeting. ... Read More

Together for the Care of Creation

Carmelita VentrellaThursday, January 25, 2024

From Mexico City the story of a meeting between Christians of various Churches in which the local Focolare community also participated ... Read More

“Communion in Action Report”: Dialogue Builds Peace

Carlos ManaTuesday, January 23, 2024

The Focolare Movement has just published its second “Communion in Action Report” or “Mission Report”. It focuses on the theme of Dialogue. To learn more about it, we interviewed Ruperto Battiston and Geneviève Sanze, Counsellors for the Economy and Work aspect of the Movement. ... Read More

Belonging to various churches – a single reality

Carlos ManaThursday, January 18, 2024

From January 18-25, 2024, all churches in the northern hemisphere will celebrate, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. In the southern hemisphere it will take place on the Feast of Pentecost. This year the motto chosen is from the Gospel of Luke: "You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbor as yourself" (Luke 10:27). ... Read More