August Word of Life
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. (Mt. 12:50)
[more]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.’
[more]July Word of Life
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. (Mt. 12:50)
[more]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.
[more]A New Light
An event organised by the Focolare Movement in Ireland. The daylong event takes place on SATURDAY 27th JUNE 202O. Living in the uncertain times of Covid 19, the event is online, but we believe, notwithstanding this, it will be a moment of real joy and hope for us all as we contemplate how the light of Christ’s presence, promised in the gospel: ‘Where two or more are gathered in my name…. (Mat 18:20)’ – enlightens every aspect of our lives – from home to society.
[more]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, 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
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.
One Human Family: interreligious fraternity for peace
The international interreligious conference “One Human Family”, promoted by the Focolare Movement, has just concluded with a pilgrimage of fraternity to Assisi.
The words that matter
Whilst I have always been a very busy person, a recent event rocked my world a bit and is teaching me to get more of a balance and listen to what is important.
[more]June 20: #daretocare pathway live launch
On 20th June at 1 PM (UK time), you can follow the live launch of Pathway 2020/2021, entitled #daretocare. It’ll be live via the United World Project’s YouTube’s channel.
[more]A LIGHT FOR THE WORLD – one family all over the world
How can we be a sign of hope for the world? The title of this link up is “A Light for the World” and today we want to explore this light, from the perspective of friendship
4and fraternal relations with our brothers and sisters of the different religions that are part of the Focolare family.
