The testimony of a person who lived through the catastrophic earthquake in central Italy where the earth is still shaking. From amid ruin and destruction is born the certainty of God’s unshakeable love.
A Message from Belfast: Have Trust!
Three hundred Christians from several denominations gather at St Anne’s Anglican Cathedral with Maria Voce to reflect on the “culture of trust”. Leaders of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Catholic Churches also attended.
A New Phase in Ecumenism: Stories from Ireland
From north and south of the island, so many experiences showing that the dialogue of life already exists and is opening a new phase of ecumenism
Ireland – Unity Beyond Everything
If you are able to keep alive a verdant branch in your heart in the hour of darkness, then the Lord will come and send a bird to sing on that branch at the day’s dawning. (Irish proverb)
Buddhist-Christian Symposium
“Understanding and living Scriptures as a way to universal peace and harmony,” was the title of the fifth symposium organized by the Focolare’s international centre for interreligious dialogue at Castel Gandolfo (28 May 2012 – 31 May 2012).
June 2012
“Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” (Jn.6:27).
Palermo: Remembering the Mafia assassinations, 20 years on. Young people in the frontlines.
2,000 young people are expected to travel to Palermo from all over Italy by ship. The initiative has been labelled “Ships of Justice”. Among other initiatives planned is that of “Youth for Unity” who will promote the “Golden Rule” as the basis for a culture of justice.
New York: Focolare and Malcolm X Mosque aim towards universal brotherhood
To commemorate the meeting which took place 15 years ago between Imam W.D. Mohammed and Chiara Lubich the event entitled “Our Journey Towards the Excellence of the Human Family” will be held in New York on 20th May. Sharry Silvi, who was present at that historic meeting, shares her account of what happened.
Beppe Porqueddu: “A revolution within the revolution”
Open letter to Chiara Lubich, read during the gathering held at Castelgandolfo on 11th March 2012 to mark the 4th Anniversary of her death.
Paraguay: Twenty Years of San Miguel
A long story of service in a slum on the edges of Asunción and a new district coming into existence: the miracle of San Miguel in Capiatà.