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Argentina: Misael and his dream of peace
The initiative of a 10-year old student in one of the largest schools of Salta (Argentina). With the support of his teacher, he instituted an ecumenical prayer for peace celebration.
Sportmeet in India
A culture of sports that helps children achieve holistic growth and teaches respect, solidarity and peace to bring about a more united world.
Trent (Italy): the Chiara Lubich Mariapolis Centre celebrating its 30th year
A story in line with its own calling, as a place of encounter and formation according to the spirituality of unity, born from Chiara Lubich’s charisma.
India: Ilanthalir Project
700 Christian, Hindu and Muslim children look to a better future this year thanks to the support at a distance project of the New Families Movement.
Argentina: a special Shabbath
On Judaism day, which precedes the Week of Prayer for the unity of Christians in Italy and some countries, a testimonial of dialogue and life between Jews and Christians took place in Mariapolis Lia.
The Gospel beyond the Great Wall
Presentation at the Vatican Radio of the book by Kin Sheung Chiaretto Yan, research fellow at the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano. A pathway that highlights openness to dialogue.
“My illness made me change my vision of the world”
Nikola Kopilovic lives in Belgrade, Serbia. At the age of 18, at the start of 4th year high school he was informed that he had a serious disease. In a letter written a few months later, he conveyed his testimony to his friends: “Love all those you meet, and be grateful for what you have.”
India: Sarvodaya, the dream of Bala Shanti
Sarvodaya, meaning Universal Uplift or Progress of All, expresses Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of future human society.We present the Bala Shanti Project in Coimbatore on the 25th anniversary of its establishment.
The Gospel lived: the strength to smile even in suffering
Fr Marco recounts his meeting with Gianni – an incredible story which serves to proclaim the marvellous works of the Lord who intervenes in the most desperate situations.
Muslims and Christians: ongoing dialogue
It has just been announced that during the entire Jubilee Year, Pope Francis will be recording a monthly video clip with prayer intentions. The first of these intentions is to promote interreligious dialogue. This has been a reality in the Focolare for many years now, as is testified to by the recent information received from Austria and Harlem (USA).
Christmas in Bulgaria
A visit to a village in the north on Christmas Eve, to attend the Mass in the jailhouse of Sofia, with a family of the Romani ethnic group.
Living the Gospel. The Works of Love
“Love is the most powerful force in the world. It unleashes a peaceful revolution around those who live it.” These words of Chiara Lubich encourage us to unite in this witness, to put this month’s Word of Life in practice.
Thought of the day
Always be a family
Always be a family