“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
November 2006 articles
You Must Have Loved Very Much
By T. M. HartmannCelebrating the life of Maria “Ile” Pereira, regional director of the Focolare in Los Angeles and the Dominican Republic
Living Together, Dying Together
By Sharry SilviSharry Silvi tells of the exceptional experience of unity she lived with Ile Pereira during her final days
Believing in Unity First
By T. M. HartmannThe decade-long collaboration of Ile Pereira and Antonio Vallejo, both in the Dominican Republic and Los Angeles
The Spiritual Bouquet
By T. M. HartmannThe San Francisco Bay area community—together with many others—walked side by side with Ile Pereira through her final weeks.
From the Editors Desk
By Clare ZanzucchiLiving City’s goal has also been to promote dialogue, covering relevant events and publishing related stories of courage and creativity. Our subjects invite everyone to take the first step and initiate dialogue.
Leaving My Offering
By living City"How could I be in union with God, if I did not love him as I should have in this colleague?" Living the Gospels brings a new atmosphere to work.
Climate Stabilization: Our Best Investment
By Lucia MartinezLearn more about the Washington Summit on Climate Stabilization organized by the Climate Institute. The Institute was established 20 years ago as the first nonprofit organization with the primary goal of addressing climate change.
Is Conscience King? As long as the conversation stays open
By Amy UelmenHelping the political order open up to broader and more humane horizons
The Love that Unites
By Chiara LubichA message to representatives of world religions at their 8th world assembly
Illuminating the Path to Peace
By living CityReligious leaders from Iran, Lebanon and Israel were among 800 delegates from more than 100 countries who came to the 8th World Assembly of Religions for Peace in Kyoto, Japan
The Compass and Map to Find My Way
By So Youn Rosa KimMany of us can relate to her experience as life pulls us in many directions and can overwhelm us. Reading her story, I realized what a source of strength and truth the spirituality of unity is.
Jacques Maillet
By living City"Army life was very harsh and sometimes it seemed impossible to live as a Christian. After a few months, I realized that I would not make it unless I contacted these people I had met." Follow the story of one Focolare member.
The International Workshop
By living CityDevelopments and success stories for the Movement for Unity in Politics
Department of Noise Protection
By living CityA Hungarian engineer contributes to collective environmental awareness in his country’s Ministry of the Environment
Politics Calling
By living CityA South Korean housewife finds herself an intermediary for politicians and promoting values
The Other Paraguay
By living CityA consultant for farmers and municipalities gets politically active
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