Light that illuminates the night

Light that illuminates the night

Light that lights up the night. We’d like to tell you about some of these lights: small, experiences from everyday life but also important global events that give us great hope for the future

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Centre for Unity – current situation

Centre for Unity – current situation

I hope this letter finds you well and not under too much Covid duress. I am writing in response to concerns that have been expressed by many, about help that may be needed for the Focolare Centre for Unity during the pandemic crisis.

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Mutual love is our uniform

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

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

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.

Wings of Peace 2020

Wings of Peace 2020

On Sunday 20th September, the young people of the Focolare had an online event on Zoom to celebrate International Day for Peace. Niamh McLaughlin’s report

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The Economy of Francesco

The Economy of Francesco

From 19th to 21st November*, Assisi will host the international event “The Economy of Francis: young people, a commitment, the future”. The invitation to participate comes directly from Pope Francis and is addressed to young people up to the age of 35.

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