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Braga, Portugal: Bishops exploring “the mysticism of we”
After World Youth Day in Lisbon, the International Meeting of Bishops Friends of the Focolare Movement was held from 8th-10th August 2023 in Braga, northern Portugal.
“Have no fear, take heart, do not be afraid!”
These were Pope Francis’ final words as he said goodbye to the young people and all the participants at the concluding Mass of World Youth Day 2023
Communication in times of war: at WYD a transversal dialogue for a common ethics
Durante la Giornata Mondiale della Gioventù 2023 in Portogallo, il viaggio di DIALOP fa un ulteriore passo avanti. Più di 100 giovani provenienti da oltre 20 Paesi hanno partecipato al workshop “La comunicazione in tempo di guerra” promosso da DIALOP durante la GMG per discutere su come i social media e la tecnologia digitale possano diventare trappole di cospirazione e interessi tendenziosi durante i conflitti.
The essence of the World Youth Day (WYD)
I giovani attendono i prossimi appuntamenti con il Papa a cui si sono preparati da tempo e, in queste prime giornate a Lisbona (Portogallo), hanno partecipato agli incontri “Rise Up”. Scopriamo cosa sono.
Lisbon 2023: “Há Pressa no Ar” official WYD anthem
A song for young people from all over the world to sing in unison. Father João Paulo Vaz, a priest from Coimbra (Portugal) wrote the lyrics of the WYD Lisbon 2023 anthem and the music was composed by Pedro Ferreira, a teacher and musician. Two young people from the Focolare Movement (Gen), Lourdes Catalán and Ivan Ho, interviewed him.
A Church-Community: on the way to the WYD of Lisbon
The 37th World Youth Day (WYD), which will be held from 31st July to 6th August 2023 in Lisbon (Portugal), is upon us and many young people are preparing to experience this global event with the Pope. Various initiatives have been organized and for months now, many people have been working with dedication on this moment of true family for the Church.
Living the Gospel: The Credibility of Love
The Word of life for this month is, “Whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, truly I tell you: none of these will lose their reward” (Mt 10:42). This is the mission to which each of us, just like the disciples, is called: to be credible witnesses of the Love of Christ, in the concrete gestures that are part of our daily lives; a circular Love, which you give with joy and are surprised when it returns abundantly.
Jesús Morán’s new book: ‘Dynamic Fidelity’
An interview with the author on his latest literary work – a book designed to give hope, to keep faith in the charism of unity. Some questions to the co-president of the Focolare Movement on his latest book, published by Citta Nuova, entitled ‘Dynamic Fidelity’.
Participate / Preside / Decide
A theological seminar on the theme “Participate/Preside/Decide – sacramental root and communal dynamic in the journey of the people of God on mission” was held on Saturday 24th June 2023 in Loppiano (Incisa Valdarno, Florence, Italy).
Moved by the Spirit: interview with Bishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa
On Sunday, 9 July 2023, Pope Francis appointed 21 new Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, as usual to the surprise of those concerned. Among them is Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. In congratulating His Beatitude on this appointment, we joyfully share an interview with him, taken exactly one year ago in the Holy Land.
Seelisberg Prize 2023 to Joseph Sievers
As part of the opening event of the International Conference of the International Council of Christians and Jews (ICCJ) in Boston, USA, on Sunday 18 June, Prof. Joseph Sievers was awarded the 2023 Seelisberg Prize. Our interview on his return to Rome.
Participate / Preside / Decide
A theological seminar on the theme “Participate/Preside/Decide – sacramental root and communal dynamic in the journey of the people of God on mission” was held on Saturday 24th June 2023 in Loppiano (Incisa Valdarno, Florence).
Thought of the day
Allow yourself to be transformed by love
Allow yourself to be transformed by love