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Earthquake in Ecuador, Two Months Later
Reconstruction projects are launched in the Andean country that was hit by an earthquake in April.
Andrew: A real trooper and teacher of life
At the age of ten little Andrew Cicarè was struck by an aggressive disease. In these three years he never stopped smiling, supported by the community of Appignano (Macerata, Italy).
Sharing: the key word in Venezuela
In the light of the growing poverty which is creating severe critical conditions in the population, the Focolare community undertook to intensify communion and work for peace and the common good.
Opting for Brotherhood in the Aftermath of the Orlando Shooting
The dreadful murder of 49 young people at Pulse Night Club has set off a chain of testimonies, commitment, comfort and welcome among members of the Focolare Movement: “We can’t be afraid of showing the power of love and solidarity.”
From Atheism to Belief. Experience shared by a Pastor of the Reformed Church.
A meeting is held between leaders of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and Pope Francis, giving a common witness of God’s merciful love as the antidote to widespread spiritual desertification. The experience of Rev Martin Hoegger.
Indonesia: concert for the refugees
The Youth for a United World of Medan organized a concert that was held on 14 May to promote peace for the refugees camped in Greece. A solidarity bridged through music.
Living the Gospel: Experiencing Peace
The Word of Life invites us to live peace in our families, at work and with those who think differently from us. This is a peace that requires us to build relationships with the people beside us each day.
The Economy of Communion (EoC) in Bolivia
The first conference for Economy of Communion (EoC) business owners in Cochabamba, May 27 – May 30 with 120 people and their stories of communion.
Austria. When acceptance becomes dialogue
The story of Mohamed, a Syrian Muslim refugee in Graz, as told at an international school on interrereligious dialogue in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, May 26 – 29, 2016
Poland: From Conflict to Unity through Dialogue
Twenty years after the conferral of the honorary doctorate in Social Sciences to Chiara Lubich, an interdisciplinary conference is promoted by John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Sophia University Institute, and the Focolare’s Centre for Dialogue with Contemporary Culture.
In the Holy Land, a Jewish friend beyond the wall
The Christian mayor of Bethlehem, Vera Baboun, talks about her political commitment that is spiritually motivated for the good of her people.
Dr Mohammad Shomali (Iran) on a visit to Sophia University Institute
A recent visit to the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano, where he gave an address during the course entitled “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Religions in the Contemporary World”, confirms the sharing of spiritual experiences and academic cooperation.
Thought of the day
Learning and growing we overcome our limits
Learning and growing we overcome our limits