A world family connected – Contributing to interdependence based on fraternity

A world family connected – Contributing to interdependence based on fraternity

We’re living in extraordinary times, it’s something that’s never happened before and it obliges us to review our lives. The Coronavirus has caused a crisis in the things we felt sure about, our habits, relationships, the way we live, the economy; it has caused a worldwide pandemic with thousands of deaths. But we are also witnessing an outpouring of heroic gestures.

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Walking together

Walking together

It will come as no surprise that due to the COVID-19 crisis it will not be possible to gather together for Mariapolis this year. But we still want to come together.

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Our life, our dreams, our love….

Our life, our dreams, our love….

Many of us were worried whether the weekend for couples, organised by the Focolare Movement in The Centre for Unity in Welwyn Garden City on 14-15th March would be able to go ahead.

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“We are living a time of grace!”

“We are living a time of grace!”

Jesús Morán, Co-president of the Focolare Movement, in his homily during the Mass on the anniversary of Chiara’s Lubich death celebrated behind closed doors and transmitted via streaming shared the following thoughts:

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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.

Nothing can stop us from loving

Nothing can stop us from loving

A message from Maria Voce, Focolare President, to the Movement’s communities around the world,
for 14th March, the anniversary of the death of Chiara Lubich.

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March Word of Life

March Word of Life

This Word is the “Golden Rule”, a universal teaching contained in the different cultures, religions and traditions that humanity has developed over the ages. It is the basis of all authentically human values that lead to peaceful coexistence, with just and supportive personal and social relationships.

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