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United States: finding unity in a polarized world
Politically on opposite sides, Phil and Laura share the charism of unity and a commitment to living the Gospel every day. From this they draw strength and hope to overcome polarization and engage in dialogue to build, among themselves and with many others.
François-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan: Witness of Hope
This year marks a particularly significant dual anniversary: the 23rd anniversary of the death of Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân (16th September 2002) and the 50th of the period in which, after his arrest (15 August 1975), he wrote 1001 thoughts in prison addressed to all the baptized, later collected in the volume “The Way of Hope”. His memory lives on as that of a faithful pastor who knew how to transform prison into a space of prayer, forgiveness and offering: a man who showed how no chain can suffocate hope and that the light of the Gospel overcomes all darkness.
The “daily password”: an inspiration for life
A short sentence to guide the day.
USA: Sustainable Peace Networks
On the 21st and 22nd of May 2025, the “Sustainable Peace Networks: Dialogue between Different Perspectives and Faiths Forum” brought together 120 peace workers from 90 organisations.
Living the Gospel: in search of those who are lost
In the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus asks us to watch over those around us, to go in search of anyone who strays and to show the same care and gentleness as the shepherd in our relationships and friendships. Seeking, finding one another, going out to meet others and at the same time, experiencing the joy of being loved are all an invitation to gratitude for the mercy that God has for each of us.
“Raising Hope for Climate Justice”
nternational Conference on the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’
October 1–3, 2025, Castel Gandolfo (Italy)
Father Alexandre Awi Mello: an experience of faith for a better society
Interview with the Superior General of the Schoenstatt Fathers
Ecuador: an intercultural experience in Latin America
About a hundred people, representing almost all the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, gathered in Ecuador, from the 1st to the 4th of May 2025, to participate in the ‘Rimarishun’, an intercultural experience based on an exercise of dialogue between the Andean and Caribbean cosmovision of the indigenous peoples and the charism of unity.
Moysés Louro Azevedo Filho: Being open to the Holy Spirit is the path for building peace
Interview with the founder of the Shalom Catholic Community
No one left behind
Idea of the Month – September 2025
Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep. (Luke 15:6).
Word of Life – September 2025
USA: NextNow, dialogue between the Muslim and the Focolare communities
‘NextNow’ promotes the Muslim-Christian dialogue which starts from the communities, with a focus on the legacy of the spiritual friendship between Imam W.D. Mohammed and Chiara Lubich. On the 10th of May 2025, Margaret Karram participated in one of the regular meetings. She gave a special online greeting.
Thought of the day
Don’t give in to discouragement
Don’t give in to discouragement