‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you’ (Jn 21:17)
*SOS – Your Help is Important!*
Families in Spain impacted by the recent “DANA” floods, urgently need support to cover their essential needs.
The official Spanish Focolare association, *Igino Giordani Foundation* is is the channel through which financial assistance is being made available to families affected by DANA.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
The bank details are:
Caixa Bank
Account name: […]
1st May: Word of Life Meeting, 8pm in 20 College Park Avenue or by Zoom
10th May: UPM Lesson “Recognizing oneselft, the Statutes a path and a mirror”,How to read the Statutes (Panel Discussion) – Raphael Takougang, Cristiane Ribeiro, Elfriede Glaubitz
19th-26th May, Laudato Sì Week
1st September- 4th October, Season of Creation
At the end of the phase 3 of Genfest held in Brazil, the President of the Focolare Movement, Margaret Karram encouraged young people to continue the experience begun through the ‘United World Communities’ by which young people from many countries of the world can stay connected and act together towards universal fraternity, both globally and locally. Read her message here:
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An interreligious ceremony for peace was one of the highlights of Genfest 2024 in Aparecida (SP).
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Margaret Karram at Genfest 2024
“We have just heard stories of peace expressed in the most varied ways: songs, dances, prayers, experiences, concrete projects. All this reinforces in us the confidence and hope that it is possible to be builders of peace. Pope Francis says that we must be builders of peace every day and to […]
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On the morning of 16th July, 1949, in the serene Capuchin church in Fiera di Primiero, nestled within the Dolomites, Chiara Lubich experienced a transformative moment that would profoundly influence her life and the future of the Focolare Movement. This pivotal day marked the beginning of what she would later describe as a period of divine enlightenment, a moment she documented in detail on 8th April, 1986. This article reflects on that seminal event through Chiara’s own words, originally published in the magazine Unità e Charismi.
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From 12th-30th July Brazil-Italy, a single Genfest with the slogan “Together to Care”. Maria Chiara Biagioni tells us about the nationwide activities taking place in Italy in consonance with the main Genfest in Brazil. Local Genfests are taking place in many countries throughout the world. Ireland will be represented at the Genfest in Germany. Margaret Karram and Jesus Moran are already in Brazil not only to attend the Genfest but to visit local communities.
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There was an amazing atmosphere during the Mariapolis gathering from 27th- 30th June in Delahotel, Búðardalur, West Iceland Iceland. The small but close-knit group of 18 people enjoyed the joy of being together with Jesus in our midst, amidst breath-taking scenery and beautiful weather. Under the theme of “Called and Sent,” our days were filled with spiritual […]
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