“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
July 2008 Articles
Sharing Joys and Sufferings
By Clare ZanzucchiOur magazine continually gives us an opportunity to share joys and sufferings, as we live out that spirit of family that Chiara Lubich left us as her legacy. This month the Focolare’s General Assembly will elect its next president to succeed her.
The Pope and the American Church
By Pietro CoccoIn his first trip to the U.S., Benedict XVI’s open and sincere encounter with our multicultural society was a profound and affectionate exchange...
A Pope and his People
By Emilie ChristyAnxious, hopeful anticipation: this was how people in the U.S. awaited Pope Benedict XVI for a week in April. They found him a compassionate listener who wanted to truly understand their problems and needs, whether it was education, fear of terrorism, issues surrounding poverty, youth and families, materialism or moral relativism...
This Rule's Golden
By Chiara Lubich“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” (Mt 7:12)
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.
The Burmese Apocalypse
By Louis HongroisThe Nargis cyclone ripped through an already ailing country.
What's Next?
By Paolo LorigaIn a post-Chiara world, the Focolare community readies itself to elect the first president to succeed its founder.
Overcoming Disrespect
By Maria VillarTeaching is the delicate art of finding a balance between institutional rules and expectations.
Solid Relationships
By So Youn Rosa KimThe story of Mark Murray, a graduate student currently studying International Relations in Washington.
Love and Persistance
By JoAnn RowleyThe Focolare spirituality of unity has many facets that reflect on family life. How can a parent keep loving when patience is tested?
Connecting the Shots
By Jade GiacobbeOrthopedic surgeon and photographer Michael S. Lewis shares his discoveries of the universal community
Apologizing to the 'Stolen Generations'
By Lorraine LipsonA historic gesture for Australia’s indigenous people after decades of policies that separated Aboriginal children from their families
Climate Change and Health
By Emilie ChristyA report by Kim Krisberg of the American Public Health Association sheds light on initiatives undertaken throughout the U.S. that offer examples of choices that contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment, for the individual as well as the local and global community.
We went ahead and asked
By living CityThe story of Mark Murray, a graduate student currently studying International Relations in Washington.
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