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A Network of Families: Dialogue Creates Community
An experience of dialogue and hospitality that has turned into a network of support and friendship for the common good. This is what Andreja from Slovenia, a member of the Focolare Movement tells us. She and her husband are part of the New Families’ Movement. In the video, the voices of those involved in this experience.
Together WE connect project
A few months ago in the Holy Land, the Focolare community and the international music groups, Gen Rosso and Gen Verde, collaborated in a training programme for young people. The objective of the programme was to prepare young people to be promoters of reconciliation and dialogue.
Youth Jubilee: ‘Aspire to great things’
Over a million young people from 146 countries around the world: a pilgrimage full of joy, accompanied by music, with moments of silence and listening, nourished by faith, open to hope, calling for peace.
Where is my heart?
Idea of the Month – August 2025
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Lk 12:34)
Word of Life – August 2025
Chiara Lubich to the young people: the joy of the early Christians
In April 1984, the Jubilee of the Youth was celebrated, a few days before the conclusion of the extraordinary Jubilee of the Redemption. There were 300 thousand young people present. Chiara Lubich, foundress of the Focolare Movement, held a catechesis on joy for the young people gathered in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran on the 12th of April. Here is an excerpt of her talk.
Paolo Rovea, a life in God
On 3rd July 2025, Paolo Rovea, an Italian doctor and married focolarino, completed his earthly life. Following his passing, many messages arrived from all over the world, coming together to form a unique and very rich mosaic, just like Paolo himself.
Living the Gospel: the courage to stop
The parable of the good Samaritan teaches us not only to draw close, touching the wounds of those around us and breaking down the walls of prejudice, but through this Word we come to understand the art of compassion and the infinite mercy with which God embraces us, cares for us and leaves us free to abandon ourselves to his love.
Gen Verde: an inner journey, an experience in music
The international group has launched a new musical project entitled “Tutto parla di te – Preghiera in musica” (“Everything speaks about you – Prayer in music”), available online on the major digital platforms.
16 July: Margaret Karram’s message on the day of the Pact of Unity
At a time when humanity is threatened by increasing violence and despair, that Pact can instil a new hope in us.
Recognizing beauty: Giulio Ciarrocchi and his legacy
On 26th June, 2025, Giulio Ciarrocchi returned to the house of Father. Giulio was a married focolarino who together with his wife, Pina, worked at the Secretariat of New Families from 1079-2014. To him the Focolare Movement expresses its deep gratitude for his legacy and the example of an immeasurable and fearless faith.
2026 Assembly: the beginning of the preparation process
Message by the President Margaret Karram
Thought of the day
Let’s direct our lives towards God
Let’s direct our lives towards God