Testimonies of Life

From Bethlehem lessons for the future

Carmelita VentrellaFriday, November 25, 2022

This is one of the pages from the diary of Irene, a young editor of Teens, a magazine of the Città Nuova publishing group, which is made by teenagers for ... Read More

Pakistan: our response to the emergency

Carmelita VentrellaThursday, November 24, 2022

In recent months, Pakistan has been hit by floods that have claimed many lives and destroyed much infrastructure. The Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement, through AMU (Action for a United World) and AFN (Action New Families), took immediate action to ensure initial assistance and basic needs were met. ... Read More

Living Gospel: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy” (Mt 5:7)

Carlos ManaTuesday, November 22, 2022

The merciful are those who are able to forgive others and often even themselves. However, mercy is not just an inner disposition, it is the way that unites us with God. His immense love for us is not a feeling but an action; the act through which each of us is 'reborn'. ... Read More

Chiara Badano: surprised by God’s love

Carlos ManaFriday, November 4, 2022

On 29th October 2022, the Feast Day of Blessed Chiara “Luce” Badano, her hometown, Sassello, opened its doors and gathered to remember this young woman whose testimony continues to inspire. ... Read More

Living the Gospel: kindness as a weapon

Carmelita VentrellaWednesday, October 26, 2022

Going to meet your neighbours, loving them completely, often means retracing your steps, even when you think you are in the right. It means putting your weapons away and preferring acts of kindness. ... Read More