“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
July 2006 Articles
Torture and the Ticking Time Bomb
By Amy UelmenJune 26th marks the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. We revisit the issue, which is once again appearing in the news.
Catholic Teaching and Torture
By living CityThe debate over the legitimacy of torture has revolved around a sort of debased utilitarianism: how many terrorists tortured are worth one American saved, how many Americans are worth sparing one terrorist from torture?
Sports Can Unite
By Christine KellyAn international handball tournament bears witness to peace and friendship among peoples
Special Olympics: A Catalyst for Social Change
By living CityFive years ago, the Special Olympics movement challenged itself with an ambitious growth goal—to provide benefits to an additional 1 million athletes.
Len Szczesniak
By living CityIn the early 60's, turmoil seemed to be all around: the Vietnam war, growth of civil rights movements, loss of political icons and rebellious activities on college campuses and elsewhere.Many young people asked, “What is the real goal of life?”
Seeing Through Suffering in the World of Healthcare
By Emilie ChristyThis past March 15, 2006 about 175 healthcare practitioners gathered together in New York City to contemplate “The Meaning of Suffering and the Value of Life,” the title given to the all-day conference.
More Recycling in Books
By living CityA significant environmental initiative is being undertaken by the U.S. division of Random House, one of the world’s largest book publishers.
Teachers Without Borders
By Caterina RuggiuAn international effort to promote intercultural relationships in education
How Not to Ignore Someone Culturally
By living CityAn interview with EDU Professor Giuseppe Milan, of the University of Padua’s Intercultural Education Department. Milan directs the Masters in Education program in the social, penal and crime prevention fields.
Radical Implications
By Maria VillarThis conference was a revolutionary experience, one that challenged established academic canons and encouraged educators not to be oppressed by limits.
Constructive Exchange
By living CityHere from one conference attendee on the recent Education in Unity Internatioal conference.
Life Lessons
By living CityThirty-six years ago, supported by Focolare friends who hoped to bring recognition to the talents of these Andean artisans, the people of Santa Maria, in Catamarca, started teaching others to work with clay and wool.
Dear Readers
By Clare ZanzucchiAmong the reasons to celebrate this month (and we know there are always many!) I’d like to point out two.
Fishers of Men The Apostolic Mission in the Church (Part 2)
By Fr. Pasquale ForesiWe continue our series of articles on the mission of Christ’s followers in the world. This time we focus on the first disciples. How were they called? What does it mean to follow Jesus according to the Gospel?
Jesus the Teacher
By Chiara LubichChiara Lubich sends a message to those gathered for the recent international conference on education, drawing on her personal experience as founder and president of the Focolare Movement.
Peace Is Possible
By So Youn Rosa KimFrom the various real-life experiences I regularly receive it’s clear that choosing to live for a united world is a radical concept to many. I also see that love can conquer anything and anyone. Rachel Miller of Indiana reflecting on this theme:
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