FEBRUARY Word of Life
Let all that you do be done in love (1 Cor. 16:14).[i]
[more]Let all that you do be done in love (1 Cor. 16:14).[i]
[more]Among my tons of photos, there is one dear to my heart that portrays me on the promenade along Lake Geneva in Vevay, Switzerland, alongside the two most charming Englishmen in the world: Charlie Chaplin and Jonathan Cotton. Charlie Chaplin has been strolling there for some years, a life-sized bronze figure with a bowler hat and cane. Jonathan Cotton, perhaps less famous, is nevertheless an old friend. A Benedictine monk, from his priory in Leyland, he introduced me to the complex English world, from the Beatles’ Cavern Club in Liverpool to Stratford, Shakespeare’s hometown.
[more]Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we offer a short video documentary on a recent meeting of people from the Focolare Movement belonging to various Churches.
[more]We are delighted to be getting together for an in-person GB-wide Mariapolis from 25-28 July 2024. Venue: Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire.
[more]Love the Lord your God … and your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:27).
[more]A Christmas message from the President of the Focolare Movement shares her hope and fervent wish for peace now and for the year to come.
[more]Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we offer a short video documentary on a recent meeting of people from the Focolare Movement belonging to various Churches.
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)
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).
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.
Pope Francis to the Focolare: ecclesial maturity, fidelity to the charism and commitment to peace
[more]Come and celebrate the Christmas season together.
[more]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)
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