May 2009 Articles

A welcome within

Mary Adams"Mike, what is the cause of prejudice?" "Fear." His explanation was one I never forgot.

Walking together

Participants of the 2009 Jewish-Christian Symposium touring JerusalemThe Focolare’s third international Jewish-Christian symposium

Seeds of peace

Youth at the Jewish-Christian Symposium: sharing their life experiencesStories from two Arab Christians in Gaza

Looking back, looking ahead

U.S. Muslims journey to their international conference.

Is there a model for dialogue?

We explore the connections between interreligious dialogue and Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

Discovering "the other"

Jewish, Christian and Muslim youth of the Focolare and the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations share their experience of dialogue in Israel

Accompanying a life with love

When a baby cannot survive long after birth, prenatal consultants help mothers carry their child to term and bond naturally, avoiding the psychological and physical traumas of abortion.

Honesty and love at school

I have unfortunately at times found it easier to dismiss the importance of moral values in the little things. This article by Anna Chew of Texas is a reminder to me to remain diligent in every aspect of my day.



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Dora Trevino

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.



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Mind and body

Pilates is a method of physical training that has spread all over the world. There is no downside, and everyone can use it with immediate and beneficial results.



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LC Sharing Project

How can we be better at your service and of all those who could benefit from reading something positive and hopeful? We’d like to introduce the “LC Sharing Project.”

Powering the skies

Airlines are looking into an alternative to prepare for the day when oil will be no more.



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Google’s PowerMeter

How much does it cost to leave your TV on all day? What about turning your air conditioning one degree cooler? Which uses more power every month — your fridge or your dishwasher?



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The foundations of unity - Part 2

It is enough to love — which means to serve — every neighbor with joy so that our ecclesial communities become true families.