Spirituality

Continental Assembly in Africa: The Vitality of a Synodal Church

Carmelita VentrellaThursday, March 30, 2023

In union with the universal Church, the Church in Africa celebrated the Continental Synodal Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 1st-6th March 2023. Here are some impressions from those who participated in this very important moment for the family of the People of God. ... Read More

Living the Gospel: “Learn to do good, seek righteousness” (Is 1:17)

Carmelita VentrellaTuesday, January 17, 2023

Learning to do good means learning an alphabet that allows us to intuit the will of God in our lives and go towards other people. It is an alphabet made of concrete action. Justice is the precious treasure to be sought, the desired gem and the goal of what we do. ... Read More

Unity as “ecumenism of the heart”

Carmelita VentrellaTuesday, September 20, 2022

In an atmosphere of joy, peace and fraternity, the 11th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches concluded a few days ago in Karlsruhe, Germany. Following is from the Centro Uno team, Focolare’s international secretariat for ecumenism, who were present at the event. ... Read More

An in-depth study on unity

Johanna BosTuesday, January 25, 2022

Lately, Città Nuova published the book "L’unità. Uno sguardo dal Paradiso'49 di Chiara Lubich". It is edited by Stefan Tobler and Judith Povilus, and soon it will be published in other languages. This in-depth study, to which many contributed, will help one understand the meaning of unity, the core of the Focolare spirituality. ... Read More

Christmas: stars are shining on the stables

Johanna BosSaturday, December 25, 2021

Igino Giordani summed up Christmas in a few significant words: “Our welcoming the child Jesus into the cold grotto of our hearts; giving hospitality to that Light which had found no place elsewhere and decided to shine on us, making all things new. ... Read More