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Paolo Rovea, a life in God
On 3rd July 2025, Paolo Rovea, an Italian doctor and married focolarino, completed his earthly life. Following his passing, many messages arrived from all over the world, coming together to form a unique and very rich mosaic, just like Paolo himself.
Living the Gospel: the courage to stop
The parable of the good Samaritan teaches us not only to draw close, touching the wounds of those around us and breaking down the walls of prejudice, but through this Word we come to understand the art of compassion and the infinite mercy with which God embraces us, cares for us and leaves us free to abandon ourselves to his love.
Gen Verde: an inner journey, an experience in music
The international group has launched a new musical project entitled “Tutto parla di te – Preghiera in musica” (“Everything speaks about you – Prayer in music”), available online on the major digital platforms.
16 July: Margaret Karram’s message on the day of the Pact of Unity
At a time when humanity is threatened by increasing violence and despair, that Pact can instil a new hope in us.
Recognizing beauty: Giulio Ciarrocchi and his legacy
On 26th June, 2025, Giulio Ciarrocchi returned to the house of Father. Giulio was a married focolarino who together with his wife, Pina, worked at the Secretariat of New Families from 1079-2014. To him the Focolare Movement expresses its deep gratitude for his legacy and the example of an immeasurable and fearless faith.
2026 Assembly: the beginning of the preparation process
Message by the President Margaret Karram
Brotherhood
Brotherhood, being children of the same Father, can be the root of every kind of pacifism. In this excerpt from the “Catholic Revolt”, Igino Giordani wrote almost an invocation, a poetic appeal that compels us to look up and opens our eyes to who our brother is, that brother who may be labelled as an enemy, as a foreigner, as a migrant, but is always a brother. It is an appeal written back in 1925, that still touches our deepest chords and challenges us to be builders of peace.
But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.’ (Lk 10:33)
Word of Life – July 2025
A glance that brings healing
Idea of the Month – July 2025
Christians protagonists of dialogue
29th June is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul and is a significant day in the ecumenical sphere. On this date we publish some interviews with Christians from various Churches
This curse of war
Igino Giordani, when writing his memoirs, reflected on the terrible period of the First World War, in which he himself had to enlist, saying, “I saw the absurdity, the stupidity and above all the sin of war…”, as Benedict XV called it, the ‘useless massacre’. His words challenge us to think about how history could teach us to work for peace today, by opposing the new, absurd, useless massacres of our century.
Jubilee of youth: pilgrims of journey, hope, reconciliation
A pilgrimage in Rome during the event that will see the participation of young people from all over the world. It will follow the historical itinerary of the Seven Churches with catechesis, prayer, testimonies, spiritual insights inspired by the charism of unity, music and sharing.
Thought of the day
Seek out those who are distant
Seek out those who are distant