Families at the School of Unity
We often feel we’re drowning in our problems, but the experience at the “school” helped us become stronger.”
[more]We often feel we’re drowning in our problems, but the experience at the “school” helped us become stronger.”
[more]Speech by Chiara Lubich at the 19th International Congress of the Swiss Foundation for the Family – Lucerne (Switzerland), 16 May 1999.
[more]Talk of Chiara Lubich at the Congress Family-Education, Castel Gandolfo, May 2, 1987.
[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.
By Chiara Lubich
[more]Message of Chiara Lubich to the first Family fest, Rome, Palaeur, May 3, 1981.
[more]Message of Chiara Lubich to the Familyfest, Rome, Palaeur June 5, 1993
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