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The National Italian Catholic Newspaper, “Avvenire”, dedicated a feature article to the Focolare’s anniversary of 16th July 1949, which was celebrated in Fiera di Primiero, Italy.
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 every day.
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.
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.
“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).
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ […] Freely you have received, freely give.” (Mt 10:7-8).
The magazine “Neue Stadt”, which is the German edition of New City, interviewed Roberto Almada. He was recently elected as Co-President of the Focolare Movement.
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Having said this, he breathed on them and said,’Receive the Holy Spirit’ ” (Jn. 20:21-22).