María Lía Zervino reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic letter A Fidelity That Generates the Future, highlighting priestly joy, fraternity, synodality and the shared responsibility of all the baptized in renewing ordained ministry for today’s Church.
The life and legacy of the Thai Buddhist monk Luce Ardente, whose friendship with Chiara Lubich opened new paths of interreligious dialogue, compassion and fraternity between Buddhism and the Focolare Movement over three decades.
Luigino Bruni draws on the Gospel image of new wine and new wineskins to show how communities and charisms remain alive only through continual renewal, discovering fresh forms of living their original inspiration while remaining faithful to their founding spirit.
Drawing on the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church as a community of communion, service and shared discernment, calling Christians to reject individualism and walk together as witnesses of unity and love.
Andrew Giménez Recepción explores how the Synod envisions the Church as a home of inclusion, where mission unfolds in every human space—from peripheries to digital worlds—calling all the faithful to shared responsibility in bringing the Gospel to today’s world.
“Hand-in-Hand” in Birmingham brings young people and the homeless together, revealing Christ in each encounter and transforming simple acts of charity into moments of dignity, communion, and Gospel witness.
Being with suffering: Elisabeth Öhlböck reflects on accompanying suffering through Christ, drawing on psychotherapy and Chiara Lubich’s spirituality to reveal how presence, acceptance, and meaning can transform pain into an encounter with Jesus Forsaken.
Christian Hennecke reflects on a Church in a mobile world, called to move beyond structures and become living “wells” where people encounter Christ, rediscover faith, and grow in communion through mission, accompaniment, and the Spirit’s work.
The Synod reflects on a changing world where mobility and digital culture reshape belonging, calling the Church to become a welcoming home of relationships, renewing parish life and fostering communion through creative and mission-oriented pastoral care.
Klaus Hemmerle envisions the Church of tomorrow as a network of living communities, centred on Christ present among believers, where communion, shared burdens, and the experience of God shape a renewed ecclesial life.
Fr Giampietro Baldo reflects on accompanying families today, calling the Church to listen, welcome, and walk patiently with couples in difficulty, fostering hope, healing, and renewed relationships within a living and supportive community.
Hubertus Blaumeiser explores the Vatican Synod which calls the Church to a “relational conversion,” becoming a home of welcome, inclusion, and living encounters. Inspired by Jesus and small Christian communities, this vision builds the family of God wherever people are—homes, workplaces, or even prisons—turning everyday relationships into spaces of grace and fraternity.
On the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Mgr Andrea Palmieri and Professor Martin Illert, leading Catholic and ecumenical voices reflect on its lasting relevance for Christian unity today. Through dialogue, shared faith and historical memory, the Churches rediscover the call to walk together toward visible communion.
Drawing on her powerful reflection at an ecumenical gathering in Augsburg, Chiara Lubich invites Christians to move beyond the wounds of division toward a renewed unity rooted in love. By rediscovering Christ forsaken as the key to reconciliation, she calls the Churches to a deeper communion and shared witness.
For many centuries now, women have been asking themselves how to reach self-fulfillment and have their dignity recognized. Chiara Lubich, in her powerful speech “Woman Educator for Peace,” emphasizes the unique contributions of women and the essential relationship between men and women, rooted in Christ. She argues that true fulfillment comes from a profound encounter with Jesus, who restores harmony and dignity. Today, women are discovering this living Christ in various movements and communities, fostering love, peace, and unity in families and society. Explore how women are transforming the world through their faith and commitment to love.
focus | spirituality of unity What future for a multicultural, multiethnic, multireligious society? Chiara Lubich We publish here excerpts of a talk by Chiara Lubich
focus | experience A case study of a synodal parish in Australia David Ranson The parish as synodal The Parish of our Lady of Dolours,
focus | spirituality of unity Chiara Lubich Life-giving listening “A synodal Church is a Church of listening,” Pope Francis reiterated several times. Already in Evangelii gaudium he
focus | spirituality of unity Chiara Lubich Both alone and united Fruitful forms of accompaniment need the broader contextual support of the life of a
focus | spirituality of unity Chiara Lubich Carried bythe Fire of Love The following is an excerpt from a letter written by the author to
focus | spirituality of unity Chiara Lubich Creating space for diversity Bridging every division This Focolare Word of Life commentary was written by the author
EKKLESIA ONLINEAMORIS LAETITIA: THE WAY AHEAD Focus: Insights A new light on reading moral theology Christian Hennecke Published five years ago, the Apostolic
EKKLESIA ONLINEAMORIS LAETITIA: THE WAY AHEAD Focus: Spirituality of unity A secret rooted in love Chiara Lubich The excerpt below is from an address
Chiara Lubich reflects on the spiritual impossibilities faced by countless people, revealing how God’s love transforms human limits into paths of hope, unity, and renewed faith in the midst of suffering.
Sharing the Gospel Story Today explores how the Gospel can be proclaimed authentically in today’s world through witness, dialogue and lived experience. Bringing together biblical, theological and pastoral reflections, the contributors show that evangelisation is rooted in encounter, communion and everyday life, inviting Christians to communicate the joy of the Gospel with creativity, hope and love.
Journeying with young people towards Christ focus | spirituality of unity An endless desire Chiara Lubich Excerpts of a letter written on March 15,
Chiara Lubich draws on the Church Fathers to recover the Church’s true face: a communion of charity. Rooted in early Christianity, her reflection calls all believers to embody mutual love as the Church’s defining and irreplaceable reality.
A people journeying together focus | thought of the Church Together, as the holy People of God Pope Francis Included here are two recent texts
EDITORIAL – A Synodal Approach: Concretizing Communion POPE FRANCIS – Together, as the holy People of God CHIARA LUBICH – The True Face of
focus | insights In the spirit of Vatican II – forging transparent identities Religions together, prophecy of a new humanity Interview with Piero Coda We
Chiara Lubich reflects on universal fraternity as the surest path to peace and the unity of peoples. Rooted in the Gospel, she invites individuals and nations to overcome division through love, dialogue, reconciliation and the recognition of every person as a brother or sister.
Drawing on his Message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis presents fraternity as the essential path to justice, solidarity and lasting peace. He calls humanity to overcome indifference and recognise every person as a brother or sister.
Jesús Morán asks how can Christians live faithfully amid uncertainty and complexity? This article explores a spirituality of discernment, dialogue and hope, showing how the Gospel offers wisdom for navigating an interconnected world while fostering communion, responsibility and shared mission.
Piero Coda writes about how true spiritual growth begins within. This article explores the inner journey of conversion, showing how openness to God transforms the heart, deepens self-knowledge and enables authentic relationships marked by communion, love and shared discipleship.
reflects on Jesus’ promise to be present among those united in his name, this article explores how Christ’s living presence transforms relationships, builds communion and inspires a spirituality of unity at the heart of Christian life.
focus | insights A biblical reflection on the Life of Communion and Mysticism Our filial relationship with God and fraternal communion Gérard Rossé In exploring
focus | spirituality of unity Look at all the flowers Chiara Lubich This excerpt was first published in the period immediately after the Second Vatican
Towards a Mysticism of the “We” explores the spirituality of communion as the heart of Christian life. Drawing on Scripture, theology and lived experience, the articles examine how relationships rooted in God’s presence transform individuals, communities and society. Inspired by Pope Francis, Chiara Lubich and contemporary theologians, the issue presents the “mysticism of the we” as a path towards synodality, friendship, unity and mission in today’s world.
focus | thought of the Church Selected texts Mysticism of encounter Pope Francis While perhaps not the first to speak of a spirituality of ‘the
focus | insights A new step in the history of Christian spirituality Seeking, finding and experiencing God Michel Vandeleene While visiting the international city of
focus | insights Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland Entering the wound Mgr Brendan Leahy Pope Francis’ recent trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of
focus | insights Which path for our journey The Holy Spirit and the Church today Piero Coda In this moment of radical changes, we are
focus | spirituality of unity I have a dream Chiara Lubich Chiara Lubich has been a privileged witness of the action of the Holy Spirit
