Focolare Movement

Germany: “The power of the Gospel”

Feb 18, 2009

Movements and communities of various Churches in Munich

There have been many events throughout the world to remember Chiara Lubich, and to carry on living her legacy. Here we look at what is happening in Germany. “On the first anniversary of the death of Chiara Lubich, we would like to explore once again the power of the Gospel, which changed Chiara’s life and the lives of many others.” This commitment will be affirmed by movements and communities of various Churches in Germany in Munich’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, on March 14. The location is highly significant, for this was where, on December 8 2001, a very important event took place. As we read in the invitation «The contribution of Chiara Lubich and the evangelical Bishop Ulrich Wilckens to the communion among movements and communities of various Churches, was fundamental. Their pact of mutual love was the basis for the growth of the network, Together for Europe». There will be addresses by: Metropolitan Serafim Joanta, of the Romanian Orthodox Church Pastor Thomas Römer, of theYMCA in Munich Fr Michael Marmann, of the Schönstatt Movement (Munich) Renata Simon and Herbert Lauenroth, of the Focolare Movement (Ottmaring) Other events in Germany: Dresden – 14/3 Mass – 11.00; celebrant Bishop Joachim Reinelt Commemoration in the Council Chamber of Saxony, under the patronage of the President, Erich Iltgen Hannover – 14/3 Commemorative programme with the Lutheran Bishop Christian Krause, former President of the World Lutheran Federation. Presentation of the schools project: “Strong without violence” supported by the European Union, with the participation of Gen Rosso Solingen – 14/3 Award of the prize from the city of Solingen to the Mariapolis Centre “Zentrum Frieden” for its contribution to the development of the city Münster – 14/3 Mass – 14.30 – followed by a brief meeting and a presentation of the life of Chiara Lubich Regensburg – 14/3 Mass – followed by a brief meeting and a presentation of the life of Chiara Lubich Mainz – 14/3 Mass – celebrant Bishop Ulrich Neymeyr – followed by a brief meeting and a presentation of the life of Chiara Lubich

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