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Restoring Dignity At A Roman Prison
During the Year of Mercy, the commitment of a focolarino and 30 volunteers from the Sempre Persona (Always a Person) project at the Rebibbia Prison on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. It all began with a request for forgiveness.
Mexico: Awaiting Pope Francis
With open arms, the Mexican people are preparing to welcome the Pope, “missionary of mercy and peace” from 12 to 18 February. The joy of the people.
Malta: a visit to “the Voice School of English”
One of the very first Economy of Communion businesses, the English Language School gives priority to building relationships with students. This is its main characteristic and also the key to its success.
Brazil, parishes united even more
In two different conventions in Sao Paolo and Recife, parish guides who live the spirituality of unity met to give further impulse to their commitment to a Church dedicated to “going out” towards others.
International Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines: Marinova’s Story
A touching story of conversion: how her experience in the Eucharist lifted her hatred that had always shackled her life. #IEC2016
The Gospel lived: like a mother who consoles her son
The phrase of the Gospel chosen for the month of February reminds us that God is like a mother who consoles us and comes to our aid in times of need. Some brief episodes.
India: Santacruz and Udisha Projects in Mumbai
The Focolare Movement in Mumbai has been reaching out to its local communities for over two decades, inspiring hope and change in the lives of underprivileged families, especially children and youth.
Oceania: “From little things big things grow”
A sign of unity and multiculturalism, Mariapolis 2016 on Phillip Island, Melbourne, Australia
Noorjeahan Majid awarded the 2016 Klaus Hemmerle Prize
Prestigious recognition for a Muslim doctor from Mozambique. She the clinical director of the Dream Program for the care of AIDS patients. The Prize was instituted in memory of the bishop of Aachen (1929-1994) and is awarded to people who are bridge-builders.
Italy: “Chiara Lubich for fraternity” Award to the Municipality of Asti
The Municipality of Asti was awarded the 7th edition of the International Prize, “Chiara Lubich for fraternity,” for its political actions inspired by the principle of Fraternity.
Teramo (Italy): Muslims and Christians in dialogue
We can become creators of dialogue by instilling trust instead of fear and love instead of distrust. This is what the Focolare community of Teramo (Italy) has been able to do through contacts with a very special person: the Imam of their city.
Hungary: “Open Square” Festival
A project shared by various Christian churches turned into a great civic event. There were various activities in the stands in terms of volunteer work, health, education, associations and community, employment and science.
Thought of the day
Mutual love
Mutual love