A couple from Croatia and their experience with the Focolare Movement’s “Paths of Light” project
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.
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 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.
‘Why do I always fall for it?’ Penelope asks angrily. This happens frequently in relationships with men who use manipulative communication. Of course, Penelope is not aware of the manipulation, because when we are in a dysfunctional relationship, it is difficult to understand its nature. Even when we are cognitively aware of it, it does not mean that we cannot ‘fall for it’ emotionally. Because our gut feelings get the better of our rationality.
Why is St. Valentine, as well as bishop and protector of Terni, the celebrated protector of lovers?
