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Horn of Africa Emergency Aid
Increasing urgency for the plight of 12 million people fleeing from areas hit by a devastating drought in the Horn of Africa including Somalia, Northern Kenya, Southern Ethiopia and Djibouti. Here are ways you can help.
Novi svet Magazine’s interview with Maria Voce
Travels in the countries of the ex-Soviet bloc, the challenges of Slovene society, commitment to focus on relationships. This and more in Novi Svet’s – Slovene edition of New City magazine – interview with the president of the Focolare who is visiting Slovenia on 1-5 August.
Maria Voce in Slovenia
Another journey for the Focolare president who will be visiting Focolare communities in Slovenia during the first week of August, together with co-president Giancarlo Faletti.
From Guatemala: the focolare, a school of inculturation
Interview with Lina Velasquez, a Kaqchikele focolarina, one of the indigenous Maya groups of Guatemala. An experience of inculturation and of learning how to discover the richness of every culture.
Argentina: 25 Years of Social Involvement
A new phase begins for the Igino Giordani School of Social Learning, with a study seminar for 200attendees from Latin America.
Bissau: Forgive your enemies? Can you?
Father Celso Corbioli, a missionary for over thirty years in the countries of Africa, shares a few stories of people who were able leave behind their desire for revenge, in favor of forgiveness, even friendship. The trick? Their commitment to the monthly Word of Life.
Tanzania: Exploring Gospel Values Through the Teaching of “Us”
A formation course was held at the end of June for the ‘volunteers of God’ in Singida, Tanzania. One of the main characteristics of the course was the sharing among all.
Focolare.org App available on iPhone, iPod, iPad
As from 16 July 2011 the new App of the Focolare Movement’s official website is available from iTunes.
[:it]Singapore: l’amore che circola e sana
Ivan e Alve, una coppia di Singapore, ricordano la forte esperienza vissuta da poco con i genitori di lui.
Chiara Luce at WYD 2011
Six days, hundreds of events, thousands of people, one common goal. Madrid 16–21 August.
Indonesia: Focolare Centre inaugurated in Yogyakarta
On 2 July 2011 a focolare centre was opened in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This courageous decision brought great joy to the 200 people who attended the inauguration, including Christians of different denominations and Muslims.
Bishop Friends of the Focolare Movement in Kenya, Madagascar and Cameroon
Three international events brought together bishops from 14 African nations. Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, emeritus archbishop of Prague (Czech Republic), and Bishop Augustine Dolphin, emeritus bishop of Berbera, (Central African Republic), promoters of the initiative, were there to give us news when they returned to Rome.
Thought of the day
Be disarmed
Be disarmed