“I say to you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (Mt 18:22)
July 2009
A year for priests
By living CityBeginning in the 1950s, diocesan priests discovered in the charism of unity given to Chiara Lubich a spirituality that perfectly corresponds to their vocation as priests of the Catholic Church. Since then many others have recognized this spirituality as a response for the entire church.
Pointing to peace
By Michele ZanzucchiPointing to peace: Pope Benedict’s visit to the Holy Land addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, nurtured local Catholics and skirted an interfaith controversy.
CPA awards Living City
By Clare ZanzucchiThe Catholic Press Association recently recognized Living City with two awards.
Cooking with the sun
By Lucia MartinezNowadays $7 doesn’t buy much. Yet this small amount can drastically change the lives of entire families by providing a solar cooker for people who are currently dependant on wood for cooking.
Most precious gift
By living CityRelationships in a family, especially with in-laws, can present many opportunities to put love where there is no love. When disagreements are present, the Focolare spirituality of unity shows us how to take that suffering and transform it into love.



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