Sinodalità, ecumenismo e pace sono i temi che affronteranno 170 Vescovi di 44 Paesi del mondo e di 70 Chiese e comunità ecclesiali che si riuniranno dal 23 al 25 settembre prossimi a Castel Gandolfo (Roma). Papa Francesco li riceverà in udienza il 25 settembre prossimo.
Messenger of peace and reconciliation
In Aachen, Germany, the Focolare presented the Klaus Hemmerle Prize to Metropolitan Anastasios Yannoulatos of Tirana, Albania
Paradise ’49: an experience that shaped the Focolare Movement
The May-June 2019 issue of the New Humanity magazine is entirely dedicated to the mystical experience that Chiara Lubich had in the summer of 1949: this is now known as “Paradise 49”. We asked Father Fabio Ciardi, head of the interdisciplinary study centre, the “Abba School” and member of the steering committee for the publication of Chiara Lubich’s writings to explain the reasons for this decision.
Right to the end
Holy Thursday: this reflection on today’s solemnity is taken from a homily prepared by the bishop, philosopher and theologian, Klaus Hemmerle (1929–1994), for Holy Thursday 1993.
To love Jesus in others
This expression can easily be misinterpreted. A reflection by Klaus Hemmerle (1929 – 1994), once bishop of Aachen, Germany. Loving Jesus in a neighbour certainly does not mean “exploiting” a neighbour in order to be able to love God; rather, it acknowledges the true dignity of every human being.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Mary carries within herself the one who is the Wisdom of the Father, Jesus who came to enlighten every human being.
God is not some distant person out there
Some reflections of the German theologian, Klaus Hemmerle (1992-1994) for the holiday season: God is close to those who suffer and “waste” their time in prayer, knowing how to “remain in silence”.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge
Some thoughts from Klaus Hemmerle on Palm Sunday, as we recall the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem before dying on the cross.
God’s ear hears the heart’s voice.
Summer holidays lend themselves to prayer. Some thoughts on the art of praying, by Klaus Hemmerle once bishop of Aachen, Germany (1929-1994).
Lent: A Time of Conversion
It is a time of conversion and freedom from our selves mostly. Let us allow ourselves to be guided by a few thoughts from the once bishop of Aachen, Germany, Klaus Hemmerle (1929 – 1994).