September Word of Life
This month’s bible verse is the very reason why the practice of the Word of Life has spread throughout the world: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1: 22).
[more]Dr Mohammad Shomali: our unity remains
“Nothing can divide us if we are connected to God.” A video message from Dr Mohammad Shomali after the Mariapolis.
[more]I think I might have caught ‘Mariapolis’
I left my house (in a cul-de-sac) to grab a couple of things from a local shop. Outside my house, blocking one of our cars, was a small car parked up, with a care worker in uniform sitting inside. A little strange, but almost certainly early to visit a neighbour with very advanced MS.
[more]Focolare Mariapolis 2024 – Together we can make a difference
Celebrating being ‘all together’ again – Helen Copeland reports on a recent summer gathering, the Focolare Mariapolis.
[more]AUGUST Word of Life
Lord, it is good for us to be here (Mt 17:4).
[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.
Letting Jesus take over
The women’s Focolare in Birmingham share their experience of doing things with the presence of Jesus in their midst.
[more]July Word of Life
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. (Ps 23[22]:1).
[more]Almost 10 years of journeying together
The families in Scotland have recently been getting together informally each month. This simple idea is gathering some momentum and draws many from our local community together.
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