July 2019
To paradise and back – Part 1
Focolare founder Chiara Lubich had an extraordinary experience during the summer of 1949 — from contemplating the things of God to their incarnation in human reality. Starting this month, Living City features writings by Italian theologian Fr. Fabio Ciardi, OMI, explaining the meaning and implications of these writings called Paradise ‘49
Life in the pecking order
Making our own choices
“How do you live the tension between honoring your parents and finding your own way in life, which might go against their advice?” F. M.
Moringa soup
Leaves evoke memories of a fantastic Filipino chicken soup
Discerning at high speed
Sometimes a single decision can alter the course of your life
Unexpected brother
Seeing a homeless man in a store, a young woman ends up on a surprising shopping trip
Ready for roll call
In the land of Genghis Khan
There is still national pride in the country that once had the greatest empire in history: Mongolia
Bridging inequality
Focolare founder Chiara Lubich reflects on ways to give of ourselves in today’s world
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