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The “Little Flame” school
Angola: It all started from a canteen offering meals for children, then literacy courses were added which gave work to a number of young teachers in the area. Supported by the New Families Association the “Pequena Chama” (Little Flame) School clearly shows that help given my many people generates development together with human and social solidarity.
Blessed for our times
Chiara Luce Badano’s anniversary was celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla, with close to 300 kids from five schools participating, and many from the city of Acatzingo.
Escaping Hunger
The wave of Venezuelan refugees continues to move towards the surrounding countries, mostly due to a scarcity of food. In Peru, through the action of the Focolare, a psychological clinic has been set up with the help of professionals among the same refugees.
The Holy Spirit, soul of the ecumenical journey
The Bishops conference held in Sigtuna (Sweden) came to its end yesterday. The Bishops present come from various Churches and are friends of the Focolare Movement.
Alongside Native Americans
At the invitation of the bishop of Yellowknife, Canada, four members from different Focolare North American communities, including a priest, became a temporary Focolare for a month with the Tlicho tribe of Whati, in the Northwest Territories.
California in Flames
With an estimated 31 victims thus far, the huge fire that developed in California has broken the record as the worst burning in the history of the Golden State. An additional 220 people are still missing. The main fire that developed north of the capital of Sacramento...
Together with Mary
This is the name of a project involving Christians and Muslims who want to help build a civilisation of peace that respects different identities. A meeting was held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on September 30, 2018 at the Muslim Cultural Centre, with representatives from the Focolare Movement.
An Appeal for Europe
A new edition of “Together For Europe” will take place on November 15 – 17 in Prague. The event is promoted by the Ecclesial Movements and New Communities from different Churches for a more united and multiform Europe, which is animated by fraternity. Chiara Lubich’s appeal at the first edition in 2004.
Diwali, the Festival of Light
In India, in these days is the Festival of Light, the most important celebration of the year: Diwali. It commerates the victorious return of Rama, the manifestation of the Divinity Vishnu, in his capital, Ayodhya, after 14 years of exile and wandering. Therefore,...
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.
Thought of the day
Be open to hope
Be open to hope