Volunteers of God
The birth of secular vocations in the Focolare, the first trips to Eastern Europe and Brazil, and the final Mariapolis in the Dolomites
spirituality of unity
“We will create a magazine”
The start and initial developments of the first magazine, Città Nuova (New City), and a trip to the Holy Land
A dark yet luminous night
The first Focolare in Rome, “Paradise ’49”, meeting former Prime Minister De Gasperi and Pasquale Foresi
A light in the darkness
The first Focolare in Rome, “Paradise ’49”, meeting former Prime Minister De Gasperi and Pasquale Foresi
A God who is always available
The birth of the first Focolare, a visit to Rome and meeting Igino Giordani
Yes, forever
A total gift of self, the name “Chiara,” a choice of God who is love, and understanding God’s will
The “princess” doctor
A total gift of self, the name “Chiara,” a choice of God who is love, and understanding God’s will
To paradise and back - Part 12
Focolare founder Chiara Lubich and her closest friends experienced something extraordinary during the summer of 1949. Living City is featuring a series by the Italian theologian Fr. Fabio Ciardi, OMI, who explains the meaning and impact of her writings about “Paradise ’49.” Part 12 (and last) features designing the Focolare Movement’s future structure, a new reality in the Church, based on this experience.
To paradise and back - Part 11
Focolare founder Chiara Lubich and her friends experienced something extraordinary during the summer of 1949. Living City is featuring a series by the Italian theologian Fr. Fabio Ciardi, OMI, who explains the meaning and impact of her writings about “Paradise ’49.” Part 11 features a proposal for journeying together — a continuation and innovation in the life of the Church.
To Paradise and back - Part 10
Focolare founder Chiara Lubich and her friends experienced something extraordinary during the summer of 1949. Living City is featuring a series by the Italian theologian Fr. Fabio Ciardi, OMI, who explains the meaning and impact of her writings about “Paradise ’49.” Part 10 features her understanding of the Church revealed throughout the centuries — a magnificent garden in which the words of God blossom.
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