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Hunger and food waste
An unacceptable match of words which triggers indignation. A group of members of the Focolare community in Mumbai, India, went all out in support of a nonprofit organisation, which works to gather leftovers from banquets and parties, to be distributed to the poor.
The Holy Spirit, Soul of the Church
The 37th ecumenical meeting of bishops, friends of the Focolare Movement will take place at Sigtuna, Sweden from 6 to 9 November 2018. It will focus on listening to the voice of the Spirit in a world that faces ecumenical and present-day challenges.
Make the other’s culture your own
Nina, from Moscow, belongs to the Russian-Orthodox Church, and lives with other Catholic focolarine in the focolare house of Belgrade (Serbia). Together they joined the Serbian people, in a religious celebration called la “Slava,” most cherished by families and groups in the country.
People at the Centre of the Action
The idea behind the Economy of Communion (EoC) goes far beyond the sharing of profits. The testimony of Melissa from Colombia, who is working on a master’s degree in economics at Sophia University Institute of Loppiano
Guided by a Prophetic Vision
On November 2-4 the International Prophetic Economy event will be held in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. It is being organized by several international movements and institutions whose goal is to create new paths of collaboration among change-makers (individuals as well as...
A Gathering of Diverse Beauty
A gathering for Religious from various Churches, movements, communities and ecclesial families was held at the end of September with a contribution from the Focolare Movement. An Interview with Cardinal Joâo Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for the Consecrated Life.
“24 Hours of Light” Returns
At the Focolare’s international town of Loppiano, “24 Hours of Light” returns on October 27-28, dedicated to Chiara Luce Badano. The event will offer two days of prayer, performances, testimonies and music about the life of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano who died of...
Let’s colour our city
The town of Gary in Indiana is one of the poorest in the USA. 100 teenagers from six States went there to help organise activities with the homeless, to serve at a soup kitchen/canteen and work on urban renewal. For many of them it was an unforgettable experience, which opened their eyes not only to the needs but also the beauty of the town, which is, before all else, a community.
Ana and the cross of Hugo
At the Synod on the youth last 6 October, Ana, a young Spanish girl spoke at the encounter-celebration with Pope Francis and the Synodal fathers.
Unexpected video-message of Pope Francis
The Pope’s video-message to two young people from Mumbai, a Hindu and a Muslim, recorded with a cell phone, has gone viral. “This is the Synod of all the youth.”
The Roots of Europe
Every country and continent lives of the ideas from which it was born. In preparation of the upcoming meeting of Friends of Together for Europe, three questions were posed to Jiri Kratochvil from Prague, who is an expert in economy and dialogue among cultures.
Identity Rediscovered
At the first international meeting of “Women for Peace” organised by the World Federation of Grand Master Ladies held Tucuman, Argentina, a prize was awarded to an business director from the Economy of Communion.
“Work has restored identity and cultural roots to our people.”
Thought of the day
Aim high!
Aim high!