Kala, an institution

On the morning of 10th August, the earthly journey of Dr Kala Acharya ended. She was a deeply committed Hindu who was engaged in interreligious dialogue, and had a profound relationship with Chiara Lubich. In a letter expressing her condolences...

Put God first and do all the rest as His will

August 11, the liturgical feast of Saint Claire of Assisi, calls to mind both the first follower of Francis and Chiara Lubich. United by their love for God—despite living in different eras—these two great women share profound commonalities regarding...

August Word of Life

“My soul magnifies the Lord.” (Luke 1:46).
In the first chapter of his Gospel, Luke presents us with the only passage in the New Testament in which the main characters are two women, Mary and Elizabeth.

Living the Word: a seed which bears fruit

The Word of God is like a seed which bears fruit when received with an open heart and perseverance and when with it, we manage to overcome difficulties. Jesus invites us not only to listen to it and understand it, but above all to live it concretely...

The Demands of Genuine Love

Charity is a most important virtue; it is everything. It is good, therefore, that we make an immediate effort to put it into practice. To do that we need to know what makes it special.

Gen Movement: 60 years of life

Young people of the world, unite”: this is the invitation that Chiara Lubich extended to the younger generations 60 years ago, so that each one could answer God’s call to live for unity in a practical way.

July Word of Life

"The seed falling on good soil refers to the person who hears the Word and understands it: this person bears fruit and yields plentifully" (Mt. 13:23).

Word of Life

  • August Word of Life

    August Word of Life

    “My soul magnifies the Lord.” (Luke 1:46). In the first chapter of his Gospel, Luke presents us with the only passage in the New Testament in which the main characters are two women, Mary and Elizabeth.

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