This month in Living City, the Focolare's magazine of religion, dialogue and culture

They read the signs of the times


They read the signs of the timesThey read the signs of the times

ALL FEATURED STORIES

  • The personal secretary of John Paul II, now archbishop of Krakow, Poland, reflects on the Pope and Chiara

  • Some christians give a special witness with their lives that can be an example of holiness in ordinary life and a source of light for many

  • New Relase: God Loves You Immensely by Chiara Lubich (New City Press, 2010)

  • The Focolare community in Haiti was featured in February’s Living City, which went to press just before the earthquake hit. Here’s what’s happening in the aftermath

DEPARTMENTS

  • From The Editor's Desk

    We dedicate this issue to Chiara Lubich, who established this magazine as a mean for fostering the ideals of peace and unity in today’s world.

  • My Life & The Focolare

    Made up of people of all ages and walks of life, the Focolare is a home that welcomes all those who want to build unity and peace in the world. Each month we feature someone who shares its collective spirituality.

  • LC Inbox

    "In fact, this whole issue was delightful!"

  • Kaleidoscope

    Therese of Lisieux, who died at 24, is considered a Doctor of the Church

LIFE TO THE TEST

Tangible examples of spirituality in action

  • Scripture Into Action

    The Gospel’s promises come true even in difficult economic times

  • From The Teacher's Desk

    The greatest need of the human heart is love, not knowledge

  • Profile

    Carrying the name — and the ideals — of the Focolare founder, 18-year-old Chiara Luce Badano lived out her faith, loving until the end

  • Life To The Test

    "Here is an incident in the life of my 4-year-old grandson."

OUTLOOK

The world through the lens of unity

  • From casualty of war to promoter of peace

  • Haiti and Africa: solidarity beyond poverty

  • Hundreds of families from the Focolare, local parishes and other Christian movements
    are minimizing their ecological footprint

UNITY IN THE MAKING

Continuing efforts to extend dialogue in new directions