“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
February 2008 Articles
Her Greatest Gift: A tribute to Chiara Nembrini
By living CityThe life a family who found unity beyond any barriers bears witness to concrete and generous love, even in the loss of this young mother of five, Chiara Nembrini.
Solar Energy at the Vatican
By Lucia MartinezPope Benedict encourages youth to give a decisive 'yes' to protecting the environment but he also follows up his words with concrete action at the Vatican and beyond.
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.
Congratulations, New Families!
By Luca GentileFive hundred people from 34 countries gather to celebrate 40 years of the Focolare’s New Families Movement and to give a look to the future.
Families at Mariapolis Luminosa
By Maria FerrazziLuminosa, one of the Focolare's little cities, is a real city with citizens from all walks of life, families included. Families who are long-time residents and those new to Luminosa share their experiences.
Lori Hungate
By living City"Once the first two of our children were born I began to feel that our family needed something more, a guidepost so to speak, for our lives." Lori Hungate shares her life in the Focolare.
A Website for Your Marriage
By living CityWhat have you done for your marriage today? There's a website that cares.
Beatified for Objecting to War
By living CityAn Austrian Catholic family man is recently beatified for refusing to join Hitler's Army.
The Bag Left Behind
By living CityIn a family the children are often the ones to remind the adults how to live the Gospels concretely.
The Beauty of Bella
By Amy UelmenWhat would the hard to handle world be like if ordinary people opened their hearts to the suffering of those around them? Is this what the Culture of Life would look like? The award winning movie Bella explores these possibilities.
Genocide and Forgiveness in Rwanda
By Joseph KlockForgiveness exacts a price in the forgiver, according to Pope Benedict. The tragedy of genocide and war in Rwanda brings with it many stories of heroic forgiveness and rescue. Three are shared here.
Love that Builds a Family
By Clare ZanzucchiThoughts on family, New Families and Igino Giordani from the Editor.
Young People’s Comments after Seeing Bella
By living CityAfter viewing the film Bella, young people share their impress
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