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Earthquake in Italy: a river of solidarity
Update of situation in the region of Italy struck by more than one powerful earthquake: a great deal of fear, pleas for help but above all “a spreading of solidarity spreading like oil on water”.
Milan 2012: 7th World Meeting of Families
The seventh edition of the meeting with Benedict XVI will take place on 30 May – 3 June in northern Italy, which has just been struck by an earthquake. A sign of vitality and hope.
Familie und Liebe
The Family and Love. On the occasion of the the 7th World Day of Families in Milan, we publish Chiara Lubich’s talk on 3 May 1981 at the “Familyfest”, where she presented a vision of the family which has an innate ability to spread the culture of unity in the world.
The Family and Love
The Family and Love. On the occasion of the the 7th World Day of Families in Milan, we publish Chiara Lubich’s talk on 3 May 1981 at the “Familyfest”, where she presented a vision of the family which has an innate ability to spread the culture of unity in the world.
Spain, a meeting ground for peoples and cultures
Close to Africa, between the Mediterranian and the Atlantic, Spain was a place of encounter for peoples and cultures. Making unity in diversity become visible, is a reachable goal today.
‘The Mine’, an Economy of Communion (EoC) project in Spain
The day centre for the elderly in Seville, ‘The Mine’, is directed in line with the Economy of Communion – the person is central.
A net of hope spread across Europe
The underlying characteristic of Together for Europe: a net of events held simultaneously in 144 cities across the continent.
Palermo: Remembering the Mafia assassinations, 20 years on. Young people in the frontlines.
2,000 young people are expected to travel to Palermo from all over Italy by ship. The initiative has been labelled “Ships of Justice”. Among other initiatives planned is that of “Youth for Unity” who will promote the “Golden Rule” as the basis for a culture of justice.
The Economy of Giving Knocks at the Doors of Europe
The movements of “Together for Europe”are bringing ahead concrete proposals on the economic level: a moratorium on advertising targeting children and on games involving gambling, a Tobin tax on finances, suitable laws for a socially responsible civil economy.
Austria/3: 50 years of unity
On the occasion of the 50⁰ anniversary of the Focolari in Austria, two meetings were held with the community, a few kilometres away from Vienna. In the conclusion of her speech, Maria Voce wishes liberty to all.
The Philippines: a “wellspring of spiritual fuel”
There are 7107 islands in this Asiatic archipelago. The spirit of the Focolare Movement has spread there ever since 1966. The emerging characteristics are the Economy of Communion, inter-religious and cultural dialogue.
Philippines: The Tender Notes of Plas’ Children
A guitar teacher in the Philippines helps a group of streetkids to find a better life.
Thought of the day
Be careful not to focus too much on yourself!
Be careful not to focus too much on yourself!