News
Why Syria, of all places?
Air strikes and destruction do not stop Italian focolarina, Maria Grazia, from moving to Damascus to share the fate of those who, despite everything, have decided to stay.
Paraguay: the long spring of the students
The last months of 2015 will go down in the history of Paraguay as the epoch in which the youth revived its leading and ongoing role in civic actions. The story of the Focolare youth’s commitment.
Francis and Kirill: Unity is reached by walking with one another
The historic encounter between the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill and Pope Francis marks an important step on the journey to reconciliation between the Churches, and towards the unity among Christians.
Sickness: a limitation transformed into richness
An experience shared by Giulio Ciarrocchi in the ambit of the World Day of the Sick (February 11). For 21 years he has been living with the results of a stroke.
“Border Men”: Premier screening in the Philippines
A message of brotherhood reaches beyond the borders established by the Cold War. The story of Guido Cengia Mirti, one of the first focolarini.
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.
Thought of the day
Pray for peace
Pray for peace












