“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
December 2006 Articles
Iffie Awachie
By living City"As a teenager, I found myself wondering about the world. I asked myself questions that had not been answered for me in religion textbooks or any of the teachings I had ever heard. I asked God for guidance and recently I encountered the Focolare Movement again." A teenager shares her story of encountering and living the Focolare's spirituality of unity.
Bringing Happiness
By living CityA Vatican official and theologian enjoys a lively exchange with the Focolare community’s youngest members—800 children, ages 4 through 8
Created to Love
By Emilie ChristyOne million people attended the World Meeting of Families in Spain to outline realistic strategies to renew family life
Loving My Sister
By So Youn Rosa KimFamily conflicts present particular challenges. Here is a story that I received from Jennifer R. It reassures us that with love, anything is possible.
A Holiday Haircut
By living CityChristmas can be everyday with the birth of Jesus among those who love one another.
Brightening the Holidays ... with a Touch of Green
By Lucia MartinezSome religious leaders and organizations are offering their faithful helpful tips to make the Christmas or Hanukkah celebrations more environmentally friendly and foster greater environmental stewardship.
Choir on a Mission
By living CityA highlight of the Young People’s Chorus (YPC) of New York City and its gifted musical director and composer, Francisco J. Nùñez
Responding to Today’s Collective Dark Night
By Chiara LubichThe words of Focolare founder Chiara Lubich, addressed to participants at Volunteerfest, contain important implications for us all
The Incisive Idealists: The Volunteers of God Turn 50
By Michele ZanzucchiMore than 11,000 from 92 countries gather in Budapest to celebrate the 50-year milestone for the worldwide Volunteers of God. The group emerged in response to Hungary’s failed 1956 insurrection against the Soviet regime.
Going Ahead Always, Without Fear
By Joseph KlockPerspectives on the 2006 Volunteerfest from New Humanity’s secretary general
Spanning Her Journey
By T. M. HartmannChiara Lubich’s Essential Writings, a comprehensive anthology representing the Focolare founder’s line of thought, is due out in May.
Christmas Traditions Around the World
By Emilie ChristyAs our Christmas gift to you...a tour of christmas traditions around the world.
Christmas Inspirations
By living CityInspirational thoughts on Christmas from Bishop Klaus Hemmerle and Chiara Lubich
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