La historia de una familia “ampliada” que se abre a un amor que no es automático
The Loreto School, the freshness of the first 40 years.
This year five families from four continents are attending the school, which was inaugurated by Chiara Lubich, who also indicated the name “Loreto”. Since 1982, 500 others have participated, while almost 1,500 families have stayed for shorter periods.
The 10th World Meeting of Families just concluded. “Be the seed of a more fraternal world” was Pope Francis’ mandate to all those families present.
A couple from Croatia and their experience with the Focolare Movement’s “Paths of Light” project
The existence of struggling couples, separated couples and those in new unions is a cry for help in the world. The “New Families Movement”, a branch of the Focolare, endeavours to support these families.
Liliana and Ricard Galli, married for 49 years, share their experience of love and mutual support on how to build a lasting love. Let’s find out about their journey and how they cultivated a relationship based on understanding and respect.
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In Nairobi, over 130 participants, members of New Families Secretariats from around the world, enjoyed an experience of communion and fraternity.
A meeting in the heart of Africa that showed the beauty of being one family. The title of the congress was: “Sowing family, reaping hope.”
Couples often run aground precisely because the relationship is no longer perceived as alive, warm, exciting. Partners, on the other hand, absolutely need to perceive a relationship full of meaning and connection.
[more]This publication now brings together in a single printable digital version the 10 guides, accompanying the special edition with the collection of 10 videos of the pope in dialogue with families (already individually available on the website www.amorislaetitia.va).
With these words the Holy Father introduces us to the theme of the education of children, which is “a call, a challenge, a joy”.
Developed within the Focolare Movement, Up2Me has been piloted so far in 28 countries. It grew from the need frequently expressed by children and youth who find themselves facing big issues like life, health, sexuality, modern life styles, emotions, future life choices … without adequate tools to deal with them.
The Holy Father speaks about “foreverness” in marriage, in this fifth video of the 10-part series prepared as part of the celebration of the «Amoris Laetitia Family» Year. This time Pope Francis addresses himself particularly to spouses.
“Don’t be afraid to fail: fear is the greatest obstacle to welcoming Christ and His plan for our lives! Be careful of fear!”, the Holy Father powerfully warns us.
What happens when a couple lose their emotional connection? It is normal for sadness and anger, protest and withdrawal behaviours to be activated.
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An experience of dialogue and hospitality that has turned into a network of support and friendship for the common good. This is what Andreja from Slovenia, a member of the Focolare Movement tells us. She and her husband are part of the New Families’ Movement.
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È la seconda edizione della Loppiano Family Experience, la proposta estiva della Scuola Loreto, quella che si è svolta a Loppiano nelle ultime tre settimane, a partire dal 5 luglio scorso.
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