The tango, a metaphor for the relationship between a couple
Dance can teach a couple to tune in and start again together, just like two dancers on the wave of music.
[more]Widowhood: a bond between Earth and Heaven
There is an aspect of marriage defined by Jesus in the sense that Jesus said of marriage, “What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.” Sometimes it is not man who separates, it is God who separates, because he calls either the bridegroom or the bride to heaven. It is some divine thing like, let the word pass, a little Trinity that splits. Here then is the state of widowhood, male, female. Here is the widow who remains as if broken in half; here is the figure of the one who says, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”, in that the unity is broken by God’s will.
(The Founding Speech of the New Families Movement – Chiara Lubich)
Families in the frontier
A loving and forgiving experience
[more]Amoris Laetitia’s Year: Special Edition
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).
Amoris Laetitia ‘s Year: Educating children: a call, a challenge, a joy
With these words the Holy Father introduces us to the theme of the education of children, which is “a call, a challenge, a joy”.
Up to me! 25-26 September a response to the needs of young people
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.
Amoris Laetitia’s Year: The fifth video – The ‘foreverness’ and beauty of love
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.
Young people and families with AFN at the Genfest 2024
The GENFEST, which gathered over 4000 participants from all over the world to live an experience of Fraternity and Sharing took place last summer.
[more]Why do some couples last over time and others don’t?
Today the bond between couples is perpetually in balance between the possibility of being kept or broken. Paradoxically, it is the certainty that a separation could take place that allows a couple to make the choice to stay together with greater responsibility.
[more]Paths of Light: 15 years of accompanying couples in difficulties
The Italian Pathways of Light team met in Sacrofano, Rome, on the 5th and 6th of October for an important moment of discussion and growth. This project, started 15 years ago as part of the New Families Movement, has as its primary purpose the accompaniment of couples in difficulty, helping them to improve communication, intimacy and to discern the best way to deal with their crisis.
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