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A School For Leaders of Communion
In the presence of political, diplomatic, academic and religious leaders, the Ecoforleaders School of Higher Training for leadership in communion has opened its doors in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
World camps form global citizens
Study camps and workshops were held over a three-month period by young people of the Focolare Movement in various parts of the world during which they devoted space and time to contribute to the transformation of their own cities.
Religious life: rare flowers in Ecuador
The journey of a mother superior to Latin America was an opportunity for a retreat in Ecuador teaching the Focolare spirituality of unity, promoted by the Ecuadorian Religious Conference.
50 years of friendship a sign of unity
The 50th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s first visit to the World Council of Churches is being commemorated on 9 November 2017. Rev. Dr Martin Robra of World Council of Churches (WCC) recalls the event.
Nigeria: Mariapolis in Lagos and Abuja
Forgiveness and dialogue, genuine ‘weapons’ for unity in the country.
Audio of the Word of Life – November
“The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Mt 23:11).
Word of Life November 2017
“The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Mt 23:11)
Finance and trust
In the Philippines, the SGV Inc Foundation, with the participation of the Department of Commerce and Industry, selected the most innovative businessmen of the year. Among the finalists was Francis Ganzon of Bangko Kabayan, a bank which draws inspiration from the Economy of Communion model.
Strife in English-speaking Cameroon
The clashes have started again and the tension is high. On 22 September and 1 October the army suppressed the peaceful demonstrations, killing and wounding some of the protesters who were asking for the independence of the British-speaking regions. That same day in...
Reset your world. You’re in control.
On September 23 and 24 over a thousand young people converged on the Focolare town of Mariapolis Lia in Argentina, to take part in the 2017 youth festival in preparation for the upcoming Genfest 2018.
California In Flames
Cindy reports from the Focolare community: “We got away and are now safe. My heart is in pieces for the people who lost everything. This is how we’re leaning what matters in life, certainly not material things. Up until today the death toll has risen to 31 and more than 400 missing.”
Curitiba, Brazil: Primacy in Dialogue
The Marian Ecumenical Symposium was held on the occasion of the 3rd centenary celebration of Our Lady of Aparecida, and 500 years of the protestant Reformation: a new step in the ecumenical journey among Christians, Catholics and Lutherans.
Thought of the day
Carry out acts of service
Carry out acts of service