Encounter, Reconciliation, and Future, are three words that encompass the significance of the meeting in Munich at the Karlsplatz (Stachus),which was promoted by over 300 movements and communities of different Christian Churches. The objective is: to reflect together on the challenges that Europe faces, in the light of the testimonials of the network which is hidden at times, but very active and representing that part of society which commits itself to hospitality and solidarity for the most disadvantaged and weaker sections of society, so as to bridge the east and west, and overcome open or underlying conflicts. “What message does Europe have to give to the world?” When posed this question, the reply of the Focolare President, Maria Voce, concerned the objectives of the IPE:  “The experience of these 2,000 years of Christianity brought about the maturation of ideas, culture, life, and actions that are necessary in the world today, and which unfortunately have not been evidenced. This is also because what is highlighted in Europe nowadays, are the difficulties, dramas, walls, and intolerance. Therefore, the good that exists is not manifested.“In the Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis speaks of the ‘invisible cities’ and the “connective network in which people share a common imagination, dreams about life, new human interactions that arise, and new cultures” (EG 74). «But right after this– Jesús Morán, Focolare Co-President explains – the Pope says that these invisible cities and territorial subcultures create a sort of ambivalence, and that subcultures practice segregation, violence and criminal activities. And so through fraternity inspired by love» which is the core of the message of the IPE, “We would like to show that in the good reigns in the invisible cities, and where there are virtuous practices, refugees are welcomed, and communion exists.”   What are thus the expectations for this edition of the European meeting which is precisely on the eve of the 500^th-year anniversary of the Reform, in a particular conjunction which sees the continent in a progressive crisis, also because of its incapacity to respond to the crisis of the migrants? We discussed it with Ilona Toth – from Hungary – and Diego Goller – an Italian, who on behalf of the Focolare Movement personally took part in the preparation for the Together for Europe event. «Recently the Orientation Committee of IEP met at the Roman headquarters of the Sant’Egidio Community, where the various movements leading this pathway converge. It was an opportunity to have another confrontation and trace an outline of our ideas. A year before the 500^th anniversary of Luther’s Reform (1517-2017), we would like to show that a network of united Christians already exists, and is working among various movements and Churches», Diego Goller said. «We try to move ahead of the times and to show that in this Togetherness there is unity reached, not institutionally or theologically, but in its essence and substantial reconcilement: “500 years of division ” is, in fact, the title of one of the moments of the meeting.  We are also guided by what Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirilli said in their joint declaration that the Christians of Eastern and Western Europe should unite to testify to the Gospel together.» «This is political action in the most noble sense of the term,» Ilona Toth affirmed. «The aim is to show all the good there is. Together for Europe’s prophecy lies in its name. Together is the gift of fraternity among us Christians, and on a broader range, with people of other religions and cultures. Then there comes the political side where Togetherness is achieved: charisms give concrete responses also to the political issues of cities.» And she concluded: «In Munich, we would like to show this stream of goodness which is already being put into action, and is also the fruit of the values of Christianity, developed throughout the centuries and brought to light today by the various charisms.»   The event of 2 July will be preceded by a Congress of the Movements (30 June/1 July) at the Circus-Krone-Bau: 17 Forums and 19 Round Tables will involve exponents of the Churches, politics and civil society, who will discuss current issues. As a preparation for the Munich event, last 21 April in Genève at the Ecumenical Council of Churches, a round table was held, entitled “What are the identity and values of Europe?” Consult www.together4europe.org for further information. https://youtu.be/0CyLm0Nrkko Maria Chiara De Lorenzo