News
In Nicaragua, Another Small Piece of Brotherhood
The experience of some Youth for a United World from Managua with a small, isolated and poor community of the Movement who are rich in their faith in God’s love.
Bishops of various Churches “Starting off together”
35th meeting of bishops of various churches: Promoted by the Focolare Movement, about 30 bishops of four continents belonging to the Syrian-Orthodox, Evangelical, Catholic and Anglican churches will meet at the Ecumenical Centre of Ottmaring (Augsburg).
Iraq: Proof of rebirth
Wars and continuous chaos have brought to its knees, a country which has always been florid and warm. Besides those who had to emigrate, there are also those who have decided to remain and try to start anew, drawing strength from the Gospel.
Rediscovering his dignity by feeling welcomed
From indifference to welcome. The experience of a young Muslim who found happiness and God’s presence through the loving hospitality of a family.
The courage to forgive
The phrase for October invites us to forgive, a difficult choice but if put into practice, brings down the walls of misunderstanding and even more
Madaba, At the Start of the New Host Spot Project
Fifty five young people from European and Middle Eastern countries arrive for the first stage of the Host Spot Project which will be held at a refugee welcome centre in Madaba, Jordan, in Jerusalem and in the Palestinian territories. The testimony of Marco Desalvo from New Humanity.
Chiara Lubich Prize 2017
An international competition for Local Enterprises who spread the culture of fraternity in public administrations.
Australia: Action for Refugees
The Focolare community in Perth are involved in a joint initiative with the Melkite Greek Catholic Church and the Chinese community to help some families who arrived as refugees from Syria and Iraq. A telephone linkup with Clarissa Urban.
Fontem and the Light of Mafua Ndem
During 19-28 September 2016, a delegation of 40 people from Cameroon, including nine traditional leaders, native Kings of the Bangwa Tribe of Lebialem, Southwest Cameroon, made a pilgrimage to Italy.
Living the Gospel: We’re not alone
The great news that we are not orphans, abandoned to ourselves, but sons and daughters of a Father who cares for each one of us, calls for a change of thinking and a new concern for what has been entrusted to us: the world and all its people.
The Healing Power of Love
An Australian couple share their experience in living their son’s battle with agoraphobia and his fiancée’s drug addiction. Amidst the anguish and uncertainty, there is an unconditional and persevering love which supports them throughout their hospitalisation and treatment.
Syria. Are we to be the guardians of stones?
As we wait for the umpteenth cease-fire we hear from Maronite Archbishop of Damascus, Samir Nassar who is always close to the Focolare community in Syria. He shares his hopes and concerns.
Thought of the day
Heal the wounds in others
Heal the wounds in others