With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all. (Acts 4: 33)
“Family Matters”, hosted by the Focolare Movement, brought over 250 participants to Maynooth University for a family day on Saturday, 29th April 2017. A dynamic, interactive programme of interviews, panel discussions, talks and personal stories highlighted the challenges and joys of living as a Christian family in Ireland today.
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Seeds of fraternity from around the world: video news from Paraguay that shows how small and concrete acts can change someone’s life
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In the first 5 minute of the weekly Faithcast, Brenda Drumm interviewed Declan O’Brien of Focolare about the Family Matters Event in Maynouth on the 29th of April.
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Pope Francis is set to visit Ireland in August 2018 for the World Meeting of Families which will draw many thousands of families from all over the world. As preparations get underway for the huge event in Dublin, the Focolare Movement, which has its centre in Prosperous, Co. Kildare, has organised a one day event on the theme of Family Matters at the Aula Maxima, South Campus, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth on Saturday 29th April 2018.
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This year, by happy coincidence, Easter will be celebrated on the same day by Christians of the Eastern and Western churches. Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement, conveys her best wishes.
[more]We all belong to a family. Families come in all shapes and sizes. There can be wonderful moments in family but none of us can say our family is perfect!
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