Summer Conference on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Mariënkroon

Summer Conference on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Mariënkroon

The Economy of Communion (EOC) Summer Conference, “Co-Creating Business Strategies Based on ESG Values” was held in Mariënkroon (the Focolare Centre in Holland) from 30th August – 1st September. The Conference was organized with support from the Porticus Foundation, which provided funding for an event centred on Values-Based Management. It was led by a […]

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The idea of the month

THE IDEA OF THE MONTH is currently produced by the Focolare Movement’s ‘Centre for Dialogue with People of Non-religious Beliefs’. It is an initiative born in 2014 in Uruguay to share with non-believing friends the values of the Word of Life, i.e. the phrase from Scripture that members of the Movement strive to put into practice […]

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Season of Creation 2024: Uniting in Faith for Our Common Home

Season of Creation 2024: Uniting in Faith for Our Common Home

As the Season of Creation 2024 begins, we are called to reflect on our relationship with the Earth, our common home. This annual celebration, running from September 1st to October 4th, invites people of faith worldwide to engage in prayer, reflection, and action for the environment. This year in Northern Ireland, there is a particular […]

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International Day of Peace 21st September

International Day of Peace 21st September

Two important events are taking place in Belfast on International Day of Peace, 21st September.
The Multi-Faith Conference, “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” from 10.00-13.00 in the
Agape Centre and “A Celebration of Difference” at 19.30 in St. Anne’s Cathedral.

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Chiara Lubich: Champions of unity

Chiara Lubich: Champions of unity

In time of Olympics, a spiritual thought from Chiara Lubich: “”You, too, all of you have to become world champions.” Champions in what? Champions in loving God.”

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