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Chiara Lubich and Latin America. Politics, Identity, Design
Regaining trust and a culture of values is the hope of two women politicians from Argentina. Margarita Stolbizer and Cristina Calvo comment on the light of Chiara Lubich’s prophetic vision for the Latin American continent.
Italy remembers Chiara Lubich
In a hall of the Italian Parliament, at a gathering titled, “Chiara Lubich: Unity and Politics,” Chiara Lubich, the foundress of the Focolare was remembered on the 7th anniversary of her death, by reflecting on the effects of her charism on politics. #politics4unity
A Permanent Sharing of Goods
Thousands of clothing items, hundreds of furnishings, sport equipment and much more has already arrived and been distributed by the Lionello Bonfanti Business Park, Loppiano, Italy.
From Mosul to Lyon: a painful exile
Like thousands of others, Iyad’s family had to unexpectedly abandon their home in Mosul and their country Iraq. A painful exile, made significant by the welcome in France of those who live the same ideal of unity.
Sr. Benedetta Carnovali
(1925 – May 29, 2015)
South East Asia: Celebrating Differences and Building Bridges
In mid-February, a 5-day conference organized by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, through the collaboration of the Focolare Movement, was held in Mariapolis Peace in Tagaytay to discuss peace-building programs in the region.
Shiite Students in Loppiano
From the heart of Shiite Islam a group of six female students visited the international town of the Focolare to deepen their knowledge of the spirituality of unity.
Chiara Lubich: “Love the other’s country as one’s own”
A summary of Chiara’s talk at a symposium held at the United Nations Headquarters (New York), 28 May 1997: Toward a Unity of Nations and a Unity of Peoples. #politcs4unity
[:de]Chiara Lubich: “Das Land des anderen wie das eigene lieben”[:fr]Chiara Lubich : “Aimer la patrie de l’autre comme la sienne”[:zh]盧嘉勒：「愛別人的國家如同自己的國家！」
[:de]Ein kurzer Auszug aus einer Rede Chiara Lubichs vor den Vereinten Nationen am 28. November 1997 in New York. Auf dem Weg zur Einheit der Nationen und Völker. #politics4unity[:fr]Un court extrait du discours de Chiara aux Nations Unies, le 28 novembre 1997 à New York : Vers l’unité des Nations et des peuples. #politcs4unity[:zh]1997年11月28日，盧嘉勒在美國紐約聯合國上講話，希望走向民族的團結，種族的合一，一種為合一而推行的政治。以下是講題的扼要部份。 #politcs4unity
War in Syria: Is it still making news?
After three months away the focolarinos return to Aleppo. From the Focolare community in Syria, a message strengthened by the life of the Gospel.
Living the Gospel:Taking the first step
Snippets of life from Italy, Philippines and Brazil that underscore the importance of living for others in this month’s Word of Life: “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mk 8:34).
Loppiano: “Towards an economy for the common good”
At the Lionello Bonfanti Centre, the “Together for Europe” Catholic and Evangelical Movements will hold a convention entitled, “Working for an economy for a common good.” The call for gratuitousness.
Thought of the day
Give with joy
Give with joy