August-September 2006

Pope Benedict XVI welcomes church movements to Rome at Pentecost, encouraging them to be “light in a bewildered world.”

It’s the little things in life that loom up before us as great problems and cause the most dissension. This is true in a religious community, as well. But the Gospel is always the guide in these situations.

On the Vigil of Pentecost, June 3, 2006, Pope Benedict met with Catholic movements. Read the profound and heartfelt thank you written by Chiara Lubich and given on behalf of all the ecclesial movements and new communities represented in St Peter's square.

"I was just about to have breakfast when a friend called. He was going through a tough time: he is divorced and is struggling at work with the office politics he encounters there." Living the Gospels concretely applies in each moment of the day.

An interview with Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio

An early childhood experience with the Focolare spirituality left a lasting impression on one wife, mother and social worker.

An interfaith panel and the Luminosa Award for Unity

Deep, longstanding wounds in a family can be overcome with the love that Jesus showed us in his greatest suffering.

From a dialog of Unity to an experience of communion.

A couple’s experience with their Down syndrome baby