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.
Daniele and Michela’s journey between family, hospitality and trust.
They are married for more than forty years, tell how the Art of Loving has illuminated their family life, supporting them in moments of joy and of difficulty. Through daily gestures, by welcoming fragile people and unforeseen challenges, they discover that concrete love can transform any situation.
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.
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.
La historia de una familia “ampliada” que se abre a un amor que no es automático
The Focolare Movement is a partner of the Laudato Si’ Movement for the Care of Creation. Tomas Insua, the Executive Director, speaks of the great synergy in the commitment to improve our common home.
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Como parte de nuestro compromiso compartido de construir juntos un futuro mejor, estos líderes locales están reflexionando sobre la forma en que sus valores
se conectan con los Objetivos Laudato Si’ y haciendo planes para acciones concretas en el próximo año.
Haga clic para ver los documentos y vídeos de los participantes que están reflexionando sobre los Objetivos Laudato Si’ y haciendo Planes Laudato Si’.
From the introduction on, the document presents the family as the reflection of God, who is Trinity.
[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.
Online the tenth and last episode of the dialogue of the Pope with families.
«The family does not consist only of husband and wife, children, because Jesus dwells in the marriage. The Lord lives in the family truly and concretely. He is communicated through acts of love – concrete actions between husband and wife, between parents and children. Caresses in a family are so important».
In the Year of the Family “Amoris laetitia”, the Pope dedicates a letter to spouses, published on 26 December 2021, to show his closeness and affection: remember that forgiveness heals every wound. “The vocation to marriage is a call to steer an unstable boat in a sometimes rough sea” but where Jesus is present
[more]In unity with you all, we wish you Happy Christmas with His presence in your family. Maria and Gianni Salerno and everyone from the Central New Family Secretariat.
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