“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
March 2007 Articles
Tess Benitez
By living City“We should try to be like the bamboo trees. Even when strong winds and typhoons come, these trees will bend, but will not break.” Chiara Lubich's remarks are encouragement for a young mother.
Disability as a Gift
By living CityRafko, a slovenian young man, has accepted his disability as a gift, as part of life. He believes that to live for others and to contribute to a positive, better future does not necessarily depend on one’s being healthy.
Forty Years for the Families
By living CityAn interview with Danilo and Annamaria Zanzucchi, international directors of the Focolare’s New Families Movement
A New School of Thought: Life Brings Understanding (Part 2)
By Fr. Pasquale ForesiFor knowledge to have effective and lasting consequences on thought and life, its social dimension is fundamental. In this second part of his presentation, Focolare’s co-founder explores the challenges of universality.
Can a Politician Be a Saint?
By Amy UelmenAs the Church continues to study his cause for canonization, we reflect on the living witness and extraordinary legacy of Igino Giordani.
Unity beyond Competition
By living CityThe following short pieces show how sports can be a source of joy and unity beyond all competition.
Folding with My Son (and Hanging, Too)
By living CityPutting yourself in your child's place, creates a new atmosphere in the home, with mutual love as its basis.
Consideration for the Environment is Paying Off
By Lucia MartinezCities discover that providing services in an environmentally friendly way has more advantages than previously thought.
The Future of Families
By Chiara LubichIs the world changing families... or are families changing the world?
By Appointment Only
By living City"She stayed for two or three hours, talking out her sorrow. I let her grieve, and gradually she became calm." Being an empty presence out of love allows our neighbor to find the light.
Speaking Loudly Without Words: Blue Man Group
By Jade GiacobbeA Blue Man Group performance mixes art, music, mime, improvisation, spontaneity, satire, color, sound technology and science, leaving the audience entertained, thinking and often changed.
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