“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
January 2009 Articles
The Key to Unity
By Chiara LubichA contribution to the ecumenical journey: excerpts from the Focolare founder’s address to the World Council of Churches in 2002
Cause for beatification for Focolare youth
By living CityClear Light to Follow, Cubed Love, LC website and a Culture of Caring
Happy New Year!
By Clare ZanzucchiMay the year 2009 become a beacon of hope for this young millennium.
Compassion, Mercy, Hospitality
By Susanne JanssenThe shared values of the Interfaith Youth Core—a hopeful initiative for dialogue among religions
Dialogue on Wheels
By Fr. Fabio CiardiThe ecumenical and interreligious experience of bishops from 16 different countries touring the Middle East together
Green Fee
By Lucia MartinezCollege students originate their own environmental programCollege students originate their own environmental program.
An Outstanding Ecumenist
By Martin RobraWith the passing of Rev. Dr. Lukas Vischer, the ecumenical movement has lost one of its most capable leaders of the last century. Here is our tribute.
How to Celebrate the Year of St. Paul
By Fr. Damian MacP...We are in the middle of a year dedicated to St. Paul (from June 29, 2008 to June 29, 2009), in the 2000th anniversary of his birth, which historians place between 7 and 10 AD.
Ecumenism Expert
By Liliane MugomboziRev. Samuel Kobia, Methodist minister and former general secretary for the World Council of Churches, answers two questions during a conversation with New City Africa.
The Wedding and the Hurricane
By JoAnn RowleyThe Focolare spirituality of unity has many facets that reflect on family life. The primary one is to put love at the basis of all that we do. This is an experience that put that love to the test. We never know what God will ask of us or what circumstances he will use to teach us.
Aline Farkouh
By living CityWhen I was still a teenager, in the town of Zahle in Lebanon, I met some young people of the Focolare.
St. Paul After 2000 Years
By Michele ZanzucchiWithout the apostle to the Gentiles, Christianity would be quite different.
Keep On Loving
By living CityA friend from Chicago shares how she was able to rise above a frustrating situation to love Jesus 100%. This encourages us to also “keep on loving” amidst our many commitments.
The Lost Student Records
By Maria VillarEveryone in a school contributes to fostering a positive learning environment. When there are problems in administrative offices, the ripple effects can be felt by staff, teachers and students. These connections, though invisible, are very real and important because we are all parts of the same body.
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