“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
December 2009 Articles
Holiness knows no age
By Gisela LauberOrphaned at age two and forced to flee the outbreak of war, this determined six-year-old in the Ivory Coast lived her life fully
Cube-inspired creations
By Maria DalgarnoNot only is the Cube of Love a successful, positive response to bullying issues — kids act and sing about it, too
In the footsteps of Jesus
By Susan KoppA journey to the Holy Land resonates deeply for a Focolare group. They give us a virtual tour
Bernadette “Berni” Ephraim
By Bernadette EphraimMade 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.
The spiritual life of children
By Clare ZanzucchiWe dedicate this issue to the spiritual life of children.
Emissions down, renewables up
By Lucia MartinezEarth Policy Institute’s Lester Brown sums up the huge shifts in energy sourcing happening all around us
The epitome of love
By Amy UelmenDecember 12 marks the feast of Our Lady od Guadalupe, patron of the Americas, a continual inspiration for the Art of Loving
Finding the freedom to forgive
By living CityA reader responds to a book review and another reader finds the freedom to forgive
In Thanksgiving
By living CityA couple keeps in check the holiday frenzy, and as a consequence, creates "a welcoming home filled with love and a good meal as well."
Thank you India
By living CityFocolare teens from around the world journey to Coimbatore for a Supercongress with their peers from Gandhian groups
Get your marriage thriving
By Orange County C...“Thriving Marriages: An Inspirational and Practical Guide to Lasting Happiness” (New City Press)
Is God the center of our lives?
By Mairi PhilpA 16-year-old spends a week at Mariapolis Luminosa, then realizes how much she’s changed
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