“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
March 2009
Elementary Marvels
By Maria VillarAn anthropologist travels to a Dominican Republic barrio to visit Café con Leche, a remarkable children’s school, and its founder Marisol Jimenez.
Appointment Pending
By living CityThe Focolare spirituality of unity has many facets that reflect on family life. How can a parent go the extra mile, even when time seems short?
Open Kingdom
By Caterina RuggiuIt was 45 years ago that the Focolare and Bangwa communities crossed paths in Fontem, Cameroon — the start of an amazing journey together.
She Spoke With Authority
By Maria FerrazziCatholic Worker Tom Cornell recalls how Dorothy Day’s message and example brought conversations and lives to an entirely higher level.
Fontem Mourns and Celebrates
By Paolo LorigaFontem mourns and celebrates: Focolare's president and co-president travel to Cameroon for ceremonies to commemorate Chiara Lubich
On the Road to Copenhagen
By Lucia MartinezGussing, Austria: First town in the European Union to satisfy its entire energy needs with local renewable resourcesLooking ahead to December’s environmental summit in Denmark
My Largest Raise Ever
By living CityThe thought of not being paid a comparable wage, however, kept coming back to me...
Aiding schools with the Cube of Love
By living CityThoughts on our new website and the positive impact the Cube of Love is making on children
Remembering Chiara and Rabbi Leon Klenicki
By Clare ZanzucchiA year from her passing, we reveal some lesser-known treasures. The Living City staff also gives tribute to Rabbi Leon Klenicki, a true bridge-builder between faiths and close friend of the Focolare.




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