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Youth for a United World at World Youth Day, Madrid
“We’ll see you in two months in Madrid!!!”is the title of the YUW blog, announcing four of the events of the rich and varied programme of Madrid 2011: two concerts by Gen Rosso, the adoration vigil – Get Together, and Life Love Light musical about the life of Chiara Luce Badano.
Politics for the people
This text, quoted often during the recent conference:”Igino Giordani: from Montecitorio (Italian Parliament) to the world”, was written in 1945, and is still relevant today shedding light on current difficult situations.
Algeria: Learning to live together
The Muslim members of the Focolare gathered together In Tlemcen, Algeria, from 2nd – 7th June 2011. A real witness of unity lived between different faiths.
Genfest 2012: Building Bridges
The preparations for the next Genfest are well underway. The Genfest is planned for 31st August, 1st and 2nd Spetember 2012 in Budapest, Hungary.
“Dialogue or Barbarism”
A little story that certainly has affected the choices I make. This is how union leader Silvano Lancerotto introduces an episode that helps show the value of choosing dialogue.
Igino Giordani remembered in the Italian Parliament
On 14 June 2011, at a seminar entitled: “Igino Giordani: from Montecitorio to the World”, Maria Voce spoke of the valuable contribution given by Giordani to the Focolare Movement, of which he is considered a co-founder, and of his relationship with Chiara Lubich. This article contains the full text of Maria Voce’s speech.
Geneva: New Humanity at the Organizations for the United Nations Palaceity
On Friday June 3 2011, at the Meeting Room IX of the United Nations Palace in Geneva, students and professors coming from the Focolare Formation Center of Montet, participated, together with other young people, in a seminar, whose title was “The role of International Organizations vis-a-vis the Human Rights Council”. This initiative was organized by New Humanity, in collaboration with the Forum of the NGOs of catholic inspiration, present in Geneva.
Bruna Tomasi in Colombia, Equador and Peru
“Such marvellous people, so open and full of vitality and initiative.” These are the words of Bruna Tomasi – one one of the first companions of Chiara Lubich – upon her return recently from a visit to Latin America from 26 April to 3 June.
A bus bound for Bulgaria. Everyday stories of welcome.
The story of Isabella Barbetta, who recently passed away. Starring with her in these events, her husband Fausto, and a couple from Bulgaria, at a time when welcoming “strangers” is not very popular, it still seems taboo.
Youth in Action: Media Education and Europa
NetOne, an international network of media students and professionals, return from five days at News & You, a seminar on Education which was held from 5 June 2011 at Abrigada near Lisbon, Portugal.
Nairobi: Meeting of Bishop Friends of the Focolare
Twenty seven Catholic bishops gathered together on 23-27 May in the Focolare town in Kenya. They came from South Africa, Angola, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Kenya. Their desire – as expressed in the title for their gathering – was to “Rediscover the designs of God today”.
Jews and Christians Desiring Unity
A day meeting for a deeper examination of dialogue in the Focolare town of El Diamante (Acatzingo) in Mexico. The next event will be the Jewish Christian syposium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thought of the day
Reach out to those in need
Reach out to those in need