DECEMBER Word of Life
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Thess. 5:16-18)
[more]International Link-up: Saturday 9 December 2023
A special occasion to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the foundation of the Focolare Movement. Save the date: Saturday 9th December, at 7pm.
[more]A United World: Achieving the Dream
A group of around 50 participants aged between nine and 30 gathered at the Focolare Centre for Unity 20-22 October 2023.
[more]NOVEMBER Word of Life
You are all children of light and children of the day; we do not belong to the night, nor to darkness. (1 Thess 5:5).
[more]Deepening the Mystery
A prestigious art exhibition is coming to the Focolare Centre for Unity during Lent and Easter 2024.
[more]Healthy neighbourhoods and faith communities
An open evening with Jim McManus at the Focolare Centre for Unity: ‘The importance of faith communities to the health of the surrounding neighbourhood’
[more]Mutual love is our uniform
A short video supporting the theme of the year: ‘We are called and we are sent’ – part of the Conference Call of 7 October 2023. ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ (Jn 13: 35)
Filling up the cracks
Lesley Ellison is from Liverpool. She was the first non-Catholic to enter a Focolare community. Building unity beyond age-old prejudices, distrust and rifts. Generating, day after day, a dialogue that has become a way of life.
Mary and Paul Gateshill speak about the practice of ‘Prayer for Unity’ which gathers people regularly from all over the world. Interview by Andrea Fleming (2022).
Focolare EcoPlan
We are commited to verifying the ecological sustainability of our structures and activities … We are dedicated to the creation of greater environmental awareness that will lead to more sustainable lifestyles.” Ecological conversion was one of the goals set by the Focolare Movement in the 2021 General Assembly. In response to this urgent need, the Focolare EcoPlan was initiated.
Where it all began
The story of the Focolare Movement produced by Sarah Finch and Paul Gateshill. Filmed and edited by Josh King. (2021)
The hope of young people amid the waves of violence
Joseph, a young Syrian from the Focolare is one of the many young people who nourish the hope of peace in a very tormented land. He sent a message from a recent youth congress in Syria.
[more]The strength not to give in to evil
After the disastrous attack on Israel, the horrifying violence that was unleashed, the wave of fear that rocked the two peoples, the anguish for the hostages and the apprehension for the fate of the people of Gaza, we want to send you news from the Focolare communities in the Holy Land.
[more]Margaret Karram: rediscovering the path of respect for human rights through dialogue and reconciliation
The statement by the President of the Focolare Movement following the outbreak of serious violence in the Holy Land on 7 October 2023: “Justice, dialogue and reconciliation, indispensable tools for building peace”.
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