News
With B16 in his final audience
On February 27, 2013 there will be many people including focolarini, at the last General Audience of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square.
Gospel in Action
A New Evangelization Day by Day. Gary Brandl and Tom Ess, OFM, Editors
Loppiano: Philosophy, Science and Faith
The “Renata Borlone, woman in dialogue” award conferred on the astrophysicist Benvenuti. A one day meeting on the relationship between the scientific and the humanities studies.
United in the faith that God is Love
On February 17, 1848 the Waldensians were granted legal freedom in Italy. The experience of a priest focolarino, a Waldensian pastor and their communities
Syria: praying for a truce
More and more dramatic news continues to arrive from a land wearied by a conflict that spares no one. They invoke a truce as Christians and Muslims pray together with the Time-Out prayer.
Emerging Youth Cultures
The Pontifical Council for Culture dedicated its plenary assembly to emerging youth cultures. Fara, a youth of the Focolare Movement made an experience of voluntary work and creativity.
The price for being consistent
Being consistent with the choices involved in living in accordance with the Gospel requires determination. Stories from a recently published book of Gospel experiences of ordinary people from around the world*.
50th anniversary of the Focolare in Africa
Shisong, Cameroon: thousands of people gathered to remember the story of 50 years of Fraternity. Gratitude towards those who started it and new horizons.
The country in difficulty was my own
The story of a young Italian physiotherapist at the Pag-Asa Community Centre of Tagaytay, Philippines. For him it was a life-changing experience.
Was I born at Vallo or in Romania?
The story of an unconditional welcoming. At Vallo Torinese, with a population of 800, in the Turin Prealps region, there is a lively and welcoming parish community. Antoanetta, 45 year-old, from Romania, recalls how she became part of it.
Sophia: A Path through Politics and Theology
Gabriel de Almeida is 25 years old. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, an active and dynamic Brazilian metropolis: it will be the site of the next World Youth Day and the 2014 World Soccer Cup. From the great Rio, Gabriel has also brought to Sophia the vivacity and the impetus towards the future of the carioca population.
Asia: training in interreligious dialogue
The 2013 Course on Dialogue with Eastern Religions was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 1-3 February. The sacred Scriptures of these religions were explored as a contribution to world peace.
Thought of the day
Be enlightened by The Light
Be enlightened by The Light