October Word of Life

October Word of Life

For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Lk. 14:11)

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Living the Word

Living the Word

Reflecting on my experience of lockdown I feel as though we have been catapulted into living the ideal of unity as Chiara and her first companions did, in the early days when their lives revolved around running to the air raid shelters to dodge the bombs – there together discovering the wonder of the word of God and then living it with the people they met along the way.

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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.

An ecumenical spirituality

An ecumenical spirituality

Chiara Lubich’s charism for Christian unity. Interview with Lesley Ellison who is an Anglican and the first non-Catholic focolarina to follow Chiara.

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September Word of Life

September Word of Life

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over will be put into your lap. (Lk. 6:38)

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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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