“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it” (Mt. 13:45-46)
Unity In The Making
Education in diversity
By Brenda BalliThe Enrichment Outreach Partnership after-school program in Canton, Ohio
A taste of paradise
By Oreste PaliottiRevisiting the roots of the Mariapolis, the Focolare’s iconic summer gathering
We experienced the Mariapolis
By living CityThe young and not-so-young find a new way of life at the Mariapolis.
Divine adventure
By living CityTwo years after Chiara’s death, Eli Folonari is more vocal than ever
The sense of community
By Dan and Mary Je...A couple in their golden years shares how they continue to love and serve others.
The vital role of volunteering
By Brenda BalliYoung lives take shape in the Focolare community at Mariapolis Luminosa
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.







© 2010 by the Focolare Movement (New York)