From November 8 to 10, the Ecclesial Convention organized by the Focolare Movement of Italy and Albania was held. There were nearly 1,000 people in attendance.
The annual gathering of the “Friends of Together for Europe” was held in Graz-Seckau, Austria, It brought together 200 participants who represented 52 Movements, Communities and Organizations from 19 European countries.
An enormous amount of water, in some cases surpassing 400 mm in less than 24 hours, led to a tragic death toll and extensive material damage, but it also gave rise to spontaneous acts of solidarity.
Here is an excerpt from the famous book written by Igino Giordani in 1953 and republished in 2003: The Futility of War. « If you want peace, prepare peace »: the political teaching he offers us in this volume can be summed up in this saying.
Jubilee 2025
The goal: to cooperate in building a more united world, inspired by Jesus’ prayer to the Father
“may they all be one” (Jn 17:21),
respecting and valuing diversity.
The Movement, which started in the Catholic Church,
includes Christians of different Churches and ecclesial communities. It collaborates with members of other religions and people of non-religious beliefs.
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