Pope Francis’visit to Asia and Oceania was full of significant gestures and profound encounters with local communities. Among them was that of the Focolare. We collected the testimony of Paul Segarra, focolarino of the Indonesian community.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (Jas 1:22)
Word of life – September 2024
From the “tri-national” community – a future of fraternity for Latin America
There were those who travelled up to 20 hours, on the 30th of July, among the 430 participants of the meeting of the Focolare community that lives on the territory of the “triple frontier” between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
Genfest: the road comes into existence
At the end of the phase 3 of Genfest held in Brazil, the President of the Focolare Movement, Margaret Karram encouraged young people to continue the experience begun through the ‘United World Communities’ by which young people from many countries of the world can stay connected and act together towards universal fraternity, both globally and locally.
Travelling companions we trust
Idea of the month – July 2024
Communion in Action Report: communicating achievements so that good can circulate
On February 20, 2024, the presentation of the Focolare Movement’s ” Communion in Action Report,” an overview of the activities and initiatives promoted around the world in the year 2022, was held in Rome. Central theme: dialogue.
Together for the Care of Creation
From Mexico City the story of a meeting between Christians of various Churches in which the local Focolare community also participated
Be reborn every day
Today, January 1st, we celebrate the World Day of Peace. On this occasion, we offer a writing of Igino Giordani (1894-1980) where he recalls how living in peace can make every day Christmas.
Spaces for Life: a call for unity from Together for Europe in Timisoara
The city of Timisoara, Romania, recently hosted the annual meeting of Together for Europe (IpE) on the theme “Called to Unity.” This meeting brought together 51 movements representing more than 300 Christian realities and communities within IpE’s vast network.
Syria, the hope of young people amid the waves of violence
The Middle East continues to suffer from violence, clashes and terrorist attacks. Joseph, a young Syrian from the Focolare is one of the many young people who nourish the hope of peace in a very tormented land.