Come and share the adventure of the Mariapolis.
Explore how we can put the dream of a united world into action in our everyday lives.
But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.
(Lk. 10:33).
The Prayers for Unity will be held online at 17:50 for 18:00 UK time on every 2nd Monday of the month. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone else who would like to participate.
This year the Focolare movement is exploring the topic of prayer. In our busy family lives finding time and space to pause, pray and deepen our relationship with God can be very challenging – there can be so many competing demands and distractions.
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’What time does it start tomorrow?’ My son replied: ‘It starts from the moment you get up.’ Report on a local Mariapolis in Oxfordshire.
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The European Mariapolis 2022 was held from 24 to 28 July. The event, entitled A Path to Peace, was held at the Mariapolis Luminosa Centre (Las Rozas de Madrid) and brought together almost 200 participants, with a high percentage of young people and representatives from different European countries: Great Britain, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Malta, Portugal, Italy and, of course, Spain.
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We are aware of the Focolare General Assembly call to listen and respond to the Cry of Humanity, the Cry of the Earth, and Cry of Young People (New Generations).
How do we do this?
“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.
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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, 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.
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.
The international interreligious conference “One Human Family”, promoted by the Focolare Movement, has just concluded with a pilgrimage of fraternity to Assisi.
Encouraging ‘safe space’ discussions that provide an opportunity for members and previous members to share concerns around Focolare practice.
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Michal Siewniak, a member of the Focolare Movement and recently-elected Lib Dem District Councillor writes:
[more]At the end of the GB families course ‘Love creates a family’ last year, there was a desire to continue getting to know each other, creating further opportunities for talking, sharing and reaching out to others.
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