Lebanon: rising from the rubble

Lebanon: rising from the rubble

After the devastating explosion in Beirut on the evening of August 4th, the local Focolare community and the New Humanity association set to work to meet the most urgent needs of the people affected by the disaster.

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To be a real family!

To be a real family!

Sharing our needs and our goods is an important expression of the mutual love that builds unity and draws the presence of Jesus among us that will bring about a united, fairer world.

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Extraordinary Communion of Goods for Covid 19 Emergency

Extraordinary Communion of Goods for Covid 19 Emergency

At the end of April, the Centre of the Focolare Movement sent a letter to all countries, explaining that an Extraordinary Communion of Goods and a special COVID Fund was launched on 21st April, to meet the needs of those suffering financially due to the Covid emergency. The Fund would help both individuals and families around the world and the Focolare’s little towns whose ability to give witness and to help in the formation of ‘new people’ had been adversely affected.

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August Word of Life

August Word of Life

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. (Mt. 12:50)

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The network of local Genfest

The network of local Genfest

Images, impressions and testimonies of some of the 44 Genfest held in different countries around the world. First part: Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Egypt, Jordan. Second part: Slovakia and Korea.

Genfest 2024 in Brazil: images and testimonies

Genfest 2024 in Brazil: images and testimonies

Genfest 2024, an international event promoted by the young people of the Focolare Movement, took place in Brazil in July and was attended by over 4,000 young people. Phase 1. Phases 2 and 3.

The basis of universal fraternity

The basis of universal fraternity

In this short excerpt, Chiara, in answering a question on the relationship with other religions, reveals the secret to building true universal fraternity: seeking what unites us in diversity.

A social distancing bring-your-own coffee break!

A social distancing bring-your-own coffee break!

In my road most people tend to keep themselves to themselves. But this started to change with the Thursday clap for carers. When it stopped I thought it would be good to continue to build on the neighbourly relationships that were just starting to blossom. So I dropped a note into all 24 houses in the road suggesting that anyone who was free and wanted to could pop out at 11am that Sunday morning for a short ‘social distancing bring-your-own coffee break.’

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July Word of Life

July Word of Life

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. (Mt. 12:50)

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Mariapolis GB 2020

Mariapolis GB 2020

This year, Mariapolis GB 2020 is happening online. All are welcome! Please join us for all or part of the day. Booking is essential. Watch this space – more details coming soon.

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