This book places Ulisse’s life and testimony in the context of the Focolare in Tlemcen, Algeria, where all Christians are invited to situate their faith in an Islamic-Christian encounter that goes beyond the suspicions of the present, the prejudices of the past and dogmatic oppositions, in order to discover a true and daily communion between the peoples who live in this country.

The life of Ulisse tells the story of the birth of a new development within the Focolare Movement. Its founder, Chiara Lubich, made many appeals to live the mystery of unity, not only among Christians, but also with believers of all other religious traditions.

The Muslim friends of the Focolare in Tlemcen, Oran, Algiers and other cities have played a decisive role in the foundation and development of the international group of Muslim friends of the Focolare. And their testimonies throughout this book are a sign of the depth of the relationships that have been built.