“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
October 2006 Articles
Giving a Hand
By living CityDeciding to put love first creates new bonds with our family and in our communities.
A Disagreement with Grandma
By So Youn Rosa KimSometimes it can be most difficult to love those closest to us, like the members of our own family, for example. Joanna, a college student, recently shared just such an experience with me
Global Action
By living CityHumanity is a single whole, and only a comprehensive and integrated approach to peace and security can succeed. One nongovernmental organization committed to building this approach is Global Action to Prevent War and Armed Conflict
Opus Dei: Decoding God’s Work
By Christine KellyThe documentary film produced by Salt and Light Television in Canada entitled “Opus Dei: Decoding God’s Work” aims to introduce a dose of reality into a world of fantasy that otherwise sensationalizes, distorts, confuses and polarizes many.
A Disagreement with Grandma
By So Youn Rosa KimSometimes it can be most difficult to love those closest to us, like the members of our own family, for example. Joanna, a college student, recently shared just such an experience with me
United World, Sorely Needed
By Susan KoppThis year the week of October 15-22 will mark the 11th worldwide appointment of the Youth for a United World.
Beating Swords into Plow Shares: International Law and Common Security
By Brian DAgostinoIn his 2004 World Day of Peace Message, Pope John Paul II formulated what he called an “axiom” of the Church.
Michael and Maureen Cranley
By Emilie ChristyA young couple recounts their encounter and life in the Focolare Movement.
Supplies from Rainwater
By Lucia MartinezThe potential for rainwater collection is enormous. Currently, much of it is wasted because of run-off due to the obsolete drainage system that causes flooding, ground water depletion and pollution.
Desalination of Seawater
By Lucia MartinezCreating drinkable water by removing the salt from seawater has been another approach to resolve the problem of a decreasing water supply.
Better Water, Better Life
By Lucia MartinezWater is essential for life yet we often tend to take it for granted—we simply open a faucet and enjoy its benefits. For more than a billion people, however, safe drinking water is still a luxury.
The Fragile Beauty of the World
By living CityThe Pope wrote recently on the occasion of an Orthodox-Catholic joint meeting, "...all Christians will be able to offer together to the world a credible testimony of their responsibility for the protection of creation.”
Theology of Unity Towards the Civilization of Love: The Apostolic Mission of the Church (Part 4)
By Fr. Pasquale ForesiWe conclude Father Pascal Foresi’s series of conversations on Christian outreach in the world as depicted in the Gospel. Here he focuses on the role of the apostles and that of the entire community.
Torture and the Ticking Time Bomb
By living CityA thank you to livingCity for showing that the anti-torture interreligious circle is even larger than previously known.
Me, My Career and the Future of Our World: Discussing our professional lives
By Amy UelmenIn a recent weekend meeting for young college students and young professionals the spirituality of unity had something important to bring to a discussion about professional life.
The Church Today
By living CityPriests, deacons and seminarians from all over the world confront the issues and challenges of communion, dialogue and evangelization
Dialogue, Key to Peace: A world summit of religious leaders in Moscow
By Emilie ChristyRussian Orthodox Patriarch Alexi II and the Interreligious Council of Russia organized an interreligious forum seeking to highlight the importance of religion in the fight against terrorism and armed conflicts, and in protecting moral values.
Who Cut my Grass??
By living CityLoving our neighbor even when it is inconvenient opens up the hands of God and shows us God's providence in the most original ways.
Together on a Common Journey
By living CityThree priests living in Canada have formed a focolare house, a source of strength in their lives and work at the service of others
The Truth and the Ticket
By living City"It was quitting time, yet I remembered the Word of Life, “Whoever lives the truth comes to the light” (Jn 3:2), and how I could “live the truth” by loving her concretely." Living the scriptures is always appropriate.
Education in Dialogue
By living CityA reader shares her ideas on spreading the message of the livingCity magazine.
Fostering Dialogue
By Clare ZanzucchiWith the many threats of violence, economic imbalance, environmental concerns and fragile relationships among peoples, there is a rising urgency for peace and for a spirituality of unity.
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