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A heritage to discover
On 10th-11th November 2023 a seminar entitled “Expressing God. Chiara Lubich and the mystical tradition of women from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. A journey of many voices” took place in Bologna (Italy) Father Gianni Festa, OP, reflects on its outcomes and prospects.
Expressing God in a female way: Chiara Lubich and mystical language
“Expressing God: Chiara Lubich and the female mystical tradition” is the title of a conference that will take place from 10th-11th November 2023 in Bologna (Italy).
Building a global eco-community: insights from GreenCare in Belgium
Together for the sake of the planet: this is the impetus behind the Green Care Programme, an event organised on the initiative of Multipolar Dialogue that took place in Belgium from 25 to 29 October 2023
Interreligious dialogue: Perspectives of fraternity
Un cammino di conoscenza e di scoperta da fare insieme quotidianamente e con grande spirito di accoglienza, facendo pur fronte alle tante sfide che il mondo presenta. Ne abbiamo parlato con Antonio Salimbeni e Rita Moussallem, responsabili del Centro per il Dialogo Interreligioso (CDI).
TVLUX Slovakia interviews Jesús Morán
From the spirituality of unity to the generative pastoral care of the Church; from the encounter between young people and Jesus to the leading role of the Holy Spirit in the Synod on Synodality. These are some of the themes that Jesús Morán, Co-President of the Focolare Movement, addressed during an interview with the Slovak television station TVLUX on 6 October 2023. The images were kindly released to us by TVLUX.
Brussels: in the spirit of solidarity
Un impegno che coinvolge forze politiche, istituzioni, movimenti ecclesiali, organizzazioni della società civile e, in prima linea, i giovani. È questo il clima che si è respirato durante il Convegno “Corpo europeo di solidarietà e servizio civile in Europa” il 24 ottobre 2023 a Bruxelles (Belgio). Jesús Morán, Copresidente del Movimento dei Focolari presente all’incontro, condivide le sue impressioni.
Living the Gospel: God has primacy in our lives
The phrase “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s” (Mt 22:21) contains an imminent request to live out our faith radically and this is what loving really means: to do the will of God who gives us everything and to do it wholeheartedly; recognizing His voice amid the deafening noise of the world and choosing it as the best way forward in everyday life.
“European Solidarity Corps and Civil Service in Europe”
Conference in memory of David Sassoli. Brussels – 24th October 2023 - European Parliament (Entrance Spinelli building, rue Wiertz 60) room ASP 3H1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be broadcast live in Rome, in the Open Space Experience Europe – David...
CHIARA LUBICH: Mutual love is our uniform
CHIARA LUBICH: Mutual love is our uniform
Laudate Deum of Pope Francis
Eight years after the Encyclical “Laudato Si,” the Pontiff calls again in the Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum” all people of good will to respond appropriately to the climate crisis.
The strength not to give in to evil
After the disastrous attack on Israel, the horrifying violence that was unleashed, the wave of fear that rocked the two peoples, the anguish for the hostages and the apprehension for the fate of the people of Gaza, we want to send you news from the Focolare communities in the Holy Land and news of a worldwide call to prayer and fasting for peace on 17th October
Syria, the hope of young people amid the waves of violence
The Middle East continues to suffer from violence, clashes and terrorist attacks. Joseph, a young Syrian from the Focolare is one of the many young people who nourish the hope of peace in a very tormented land.
Thought of the day
Have the common good at heart
Have the common good at heart