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“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.
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).
Young People and Peace from Romania to China
Oriente Europeo (Romania) ed Estremo Oriente (Cina). Come denominatore comune, la capacità dei giovani di progettare il nuovo per due scottanti obiettivi: ecumenismo e pace.
Overcome indifference and achieve peace
Margaret Karram, an Arab-Palestinian focolarina comments on Pope Francis’s message for the 2016 World Day of Peace.
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
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.
Romania, new developments between the Orthodox and Catholics
Bestowing each other with one’s heritage of life and concepts on the Holy Spirit: the objective of the symposium held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Thought of the day
Avoid gossip
Avoid gossip