The 80th anniversary of the Focolare Movement began with a special pilgrimage made by the General Council of the Movement and representatives of all the Movement’s regions, 103 people in all from 39 countries. The pilgrimage had been scheduled to take place in the Holy Land but the outbreak of war there forced a change of plan. The itinerary moved to Italy and took the form of a journey from Rome to Assisi to Loreto and back to Rome where on the 7th December the Pope received the group in a private audience.

Part 2 of an article by Fr. Fabio Ciardi, a reflection on prayer in the Focolare spirituality of unity

On 7th December 1943, Chiara Lubich was alone.In the context of the 2nd World War raging around her and destroying her hometown of Trent, deep in her heart, she felt that the only thing to do was to choose God alone. This led her to make a personal dedication of her life to God, to […]

There’s a sign outside Malone Presbyterian Church in Belfast which says, “Try Praying”. It’s a kind of challenge every time you pass it! This article by Fr. Fabio Ciardi, is a reflection on prayer in the Focolare spirituality of unity. Part 2 will follow.

On 7th December 2023, the Focolare Movement marks 80 years since Chiara Lubich said a “Yes” to God which gave rise to a worldwide Movement that has touched millions of people. At the time, Chiara was totally unaware of what would happen. The evocative story of her journey from her home to the Church and […]