“I say to you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (Mt 18:22)
Life To The Test
Tap and the Cube of Love
By living CityEight years ago i opened a school devoted exclusively to teaching young people the art of tap dancing. From the very beginning, I felt that I was called to be more than a teacher of tap. From my very special Jesuit professors at Fordham University I realized the seriousness of my vocation as an educator. I increased my conversation with my students and I tried to enter more deeply into their problems.
First to Follow
By Caterina RuggiuNatalia Dallapiccola, the first to join Chiara Lubich, played a crucial role spreading the spirituality of unity behind the Iron Curtain and promoting dialogue among world religions. Two weeks after Chiara’s death, Natalia also became the first to join her in the next life.
Caring for My Aunt
By living CityI didn’t know how to love my aunt before she suddenly lost her sight and hearing; a few years later, she suffered a stroke. We had never got on well before, but somehow the change was like a ticket to a new relationship that began when she was 80. Once, the chaplain visited my aunt when she was in hospital and introduced himself: “Hello, I’m Charles!” She responded with: “I’m an atheist!” She always declared it with great pride.
War Broke Out
By Rita HarounyA Canadian in Lebanon found herself in the midst of a terrifying conflict...
Under Fire in Iraq
By living City"I will live only for you!" A young student in Iraq shares his experience of living for Jesus and loving concretely during the war.
Logging On to Love
By living City"I understood that I had to speak out and help build unity in my work circle." A Government employee shares how she worked to create a more civil exchange among fellow employees.
More Than Just Business
By living City"...so I decided to call her, realizing that I needed to love her and make her concern my own." A seasoned customer service rep speaks of putting love before being 'right' even when facing customer complaints.
Different Phases in Marriage
By living CityAn honest and tender recounting of marriage and love for one couple living the spirituality of unity.



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