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Poem for Tom by Susan Gately

Poem for Tom by Susan Gately

What makes it so unbearable

Was the manner of your leaving:

Unspeakable act of momentary madness

Took our brave knight away.

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Poem for Tom by Elisabeth Ohlbock

Poem for Tom by Elisabeth Ohlbock

Tom’s glasses

Leaning against the wall in the corridor corner.

Arms folded, weight on one leg.

The other foot gently tiptoeing on the floor.

Never full on,

but always ready for an encounter.

Your glasses half way down your nose.

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Go beyond barriers of ‘tyranny of normality’: Jean Vanier

Go beyond barriers of ‘tyranny of normality’: Jean Vanier

Jean Vanier was one of the speakers at a recent gathering of leaders or representatives of Christian movements in Paris from 6th to 9th November 2013. The theme of the Together for Europe Friends meeting was “Solidarity with the Poor”. The founder of the l’Arche community powerfully called on those present to have the courage to go beyond barriers in giving Christian witness, speaking of the” tyranny of normality” and the “culture of success”.

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Sacred Art conference in Dublin seeks what is ‘below the surface’

Sacred Art conference in Dublin seeks what is ‘below the surface’

True art can help people face into the reality of things. “They might not be able to change those things, but at least they can recognise them and face them,” says John Dunne, a sacred artist who was a key note speaker at a conference ‘Sacred Art: A Spiritual Affair?’ in Christ Church Dublin on 19th October.

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Mariapolis 2015 – Signs of hope

Mariapolis 2015 – Signs of hope

It is a place where people come to explore and put into practice the Gospel message of love.
Whatever our background, nationality or belief, the Mariapolis is an invitation to experience a small piece of society where mutual respect and love creates connections and builds a foundation for a more united world.
For the first time this […]

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Pathways to Unity

Pathways to Unity

The Focolare Movement brought together more than 12,000 young people for a youth festival . They all made their way to the “Genfest” held in Budapest with one mission in mind.

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Ireland: Living a Spirituality of Communion Today

Ireland: Living a Spirituality of Communion Today

Some topics that emerged at an open meeting of the Focolare community with Maria Voce and Giancarlo Faletti: youth, family and Church. A space dedicated to teenagers at the conclusion of Ireland’s Run4Unity.

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