Emigrants We live in a country unwilling to welcome migrants. One day, while talking about this topic in our family where we try to live the words of Jesus, we realized that even the marginalized are emigrants. Not long after, we learned of a boy who came from the world of drugs and had no one to take care of him. So we welcomed him into our home until he got stabilized, overcoming his addiction and finding a job. Even later we stayed in contact with him. Now he’s a happy father, with a happy family. R. H. – Hungary The Granary Old and childless, Marie spent many afternoons with us. One day, alluding to the barn behind our house, she told us that she would be happy to live there. We talked about it with our children and decided to make her happy. After obtaining the necessary permits, we transformed the granary into a little house connected to ours by an internal door. Not only for Marie, but for our whole family a door has opened, a new way of understanding the solitude of so many people. We feel genuinely enriched. C. J. B. – Belgium Shining For many years I have been paralyzed and bed-ridden. Last Thursday two members of the Focolare came to see me, which gave me great joy. Later, they told a friend of mine that they had found me “shining” and their comment surprised me very much. I thanked God, asking him to help me to always be like that. The next day I woke up with severe back pain. It was an opportunity to stay “shining” even in suffering. The same thing happened a few days later. This is the attitude I try to have now, even if I don’t always succeed, at least I try. N. P. – Venezuela The Milk Amidst the difficult economic conditions across the country, everything was being rationed and markets were empty. Due to a severe bone decalcification, Rosa needed to drink a lot of milk, but it was hard to find. One day a neighbour went to her house, asking for some milk for her baby who had not been drinking for days. Rosa immediately offered her what was left in the bottle, despite her own children’s protests. Just before evening, eight litres of milk arrived. With tears in her eyes, Rosa exclaimed: “God never allows himself to be outdone in generosity!” M. C. – Mexico The Mother-in-Law Rosita and I had taken in my mother-in-law who was living in a home for the elderly and had problems walking. My sister-in-law was with us too. Grateful for the beautiful sunny day, we went for a walk and to have breakfast at a restaurant in the square of a neighboring village. There was an atmosphere of joy and harmony among us. When we asked for the bill, we were told that it had already been paid by another customer who admired the way we cared for the elderly. My mother-in-law, Felice, confirmed it. R. Switzerland