Memories of Anna Fratta (Doni) from Lucia Abignente, an Italian Focolarina who joined her in Poland for several years. A life of complete “giving”, true to the name given her by Chiara Lubich.
Ecuador: taking care of our common home
An example of integral ecology: young people and communities united for the protection of mangroves
A unifying bridge
Helping hope to bear fruit. This was the seed that Pope Francis planted during his apostolic journey to Budapest on 12 September, at the concluding mass of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, just before traveling to Slovakia. The highlight of this brief stop was the Statio Orbis, “a pause for commitment and prayer” in which the individual churches united in communion with the pope around the Eucharistic mystery to deepen their faith. Some Focolare members who were present at the event tell of their experience.
A sign of hope for the ecumenical journey
The meeting of the Bishops of various Churches that are friends of the Focolare began on Thursday 22nd September. On Saturday morning they will be received in audience by Pope Francis.
Ivory Coast, finding new ways to support others
People living in the Focolare Movement’s little town of Victoria in Man, Ivory Coast, have shown great tenacity during the pandemic. Covid 19 did not stop the activities of the Health Centre or the Nutritional Centre. The Movement’s extraordinary Communion of Goods has helped to support many people in need.
Bangui, Central Africa: a school that will change the future of its students
On the outskirts of the capital of the Central African Republic there is a school that was founded by members of the Focolare Movement. Today it welcomes more than 500 children, many of whom have missed out on many years of education because of long periods of war.
Volcano Nyiragongo: the (heroic) solidarity of the citizens of Goma
We reached the Focolare community of Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo) who, like the rest of the people, are living in a state of danger following the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano and subsequent seismic tremors.
The worldwide campaign “A vaccine for all”
The campaign promoting access for all to Covid-19 vaccines will be launched on 20th May along with a symbolic action to bring healthcare to the native populations of the Amazon. It is sponsored by an international network of organizations from different cultures and religions.
Live every moment well
Chiara Lubich speaks of the present moment: by living each moment well, we can develop very good habits. Our charity, mutual love and union with God grow, and our soul is filled with calmness, peace and joy all day long.
Jesus forsaken: monument of perfection
To love Jesus in his abandonment on the cross means to love him in the pains and sacrifices that being attentive to our neighbor entails. This is a true way to perfection in Christian life as Chiara Lubich communicates to us through her experience.