Alone with God
Igino Giordani wrote many pages on Mary, on understanding her mystery. Below is one of these in which he invites us to look to Mary at the foot of the Cross, to be like Her
[more]Re-living The Crucified Jesus
What meaning does the mystery of God dying on a cross have for the men and women of our times? In that supreme sacrifice, God took upon himself all our faults. He asks us to have the courage to live as he did, out of love for the world. From a text by Pasquale Foresi.
[more]Easter 2019 Greetings from Maria Voce
Easter, Alleluia, Resurrection
[more]Right to the end
Holy Thursday: this reflection on today’s solemnity is taken from a homily prepared by the bishop, philosopher and theologian, Klaus Hemmerle (1929–1994), for Holy Thursday 1993.
[more]Glimpses of Gospel Life – You Are A Priest!
I was walking along the road in Manila when a youth approached me. When he was a short distance away he unsheathed a knife and pointed it at me, “Give me all your money!” he demanded.
[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.
Glimpses of Gospel Life – The Silk Scarf
Having decided to answer God’s call and give him everything, I felt it was right to give away what I didn’t need, including my clothing.
[more]Focolare safeguarding children and adults: formation, prevention and zero tolerance
After the first international meeting for those in the Movement responsible for the protection of minors, Focolare President Maria Voce and Co-president, Jesús Morán, have written to all the members of the Movement on the Focolare’s commitment in this field.
[more]Glimpses of Gospel Life – The Exact Amount and More…
At the end of a meeting, a woman approached me and confided that financially she was going through a very difficult time. She needed to find £3,000 straight away because she had to re-pay an old debt to the bank.
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