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The Star and a Heart

The Star and a Heart

Guided by a star, the Magi traverse a desert and stop in front of a humble child: God who became a Boy. The thoughts of Klaus Hemmerle, Bishop of Aachen (1929-1994).

A new Lebanon begins in Beirut

Because of an emergency due to mountains of garbage, Beirut citizens of every age, faith and background were on the streets to care for their country. A young lawyer shares her experience.

Christmas at the Morro

Christmas at the Morro

Mont Serrat or Servidão de Felicidade is one of the hillsides on the enchanting island of Santa Caterina in Brazil. It sounds like a fairy tale place, but in reality it is a favela where five men focolarini live. They are celebrating their Christmas in a mocambo, a wood shack.

Christmas in Syria

Christmas in Syria

A land of varying dangers. One day it’s calm; and the next day bombs are falling. Young people from the Focolare prepare for Christmas, going from home to home, sharing and bringing hope.

I have received mercy

I have received mercy

At the beginning of the Year of Mercy, we present some thoughts of Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945). His discovery of mercy as God’s free gift to us.

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