Choice and circumstance
How do we make important decisions in our lives? Do we depend on circumstances, or are we guided?
February 2014 Articles Archive
Is it me?
You might think easily that a monk, a rabbi or an imam are called in a specific way. But have you ever thought that all of humanity might be called to build a piece of the world that God had in mind when he created it? Here are some thoughts and life experiences about finding the right fit for you.
Mutual love, schooled by the Trinity-Part2
The Focolare’s key point on “love that is reciprocal” — a link between heaven and Earth. Part 2
Collective holiness
Close to six years after the Focolare founder’s death, the process of her potential beatification and eventual canonization is underway. We asked Focolare’s co-president, Giancarlo Faletti, about what lies ahead
The impact of Nelson Mandela
He is a symbol for the entire world, a “troublemaker” who paved the way to dialogue. How a man from South African inspired people in the U.S.
In awe of Uluru
A moving encounter with the sacred rock of Australia — a respectful approach
How to stop the negativity
Keep gossiping to myself out of love for the others was the right way to have a positive impact
A chaotic commute
During a winter storm, my 40-minute commute became a 4-hour commute. I had to decide: do I worry about the chaotic conditions, or do I try to forget myself in order to love the others…
Doing something meaningful and lasting with life
You have it all — a good job, money, a house. Shouldn’t you be happy? How some people are listening to the deepest desires of their hearts
Farm for a new future
A small agricultural business in Cuba will produce milk and meat — and at the same time help elderly people in need
A leap of faith
Knowing that fulfilling God’s plan for me would be a life well spent, I was eager to find out what that was. Then I discovered that he wants me to follow him freely, without a sense of obligation.
The love returned!
I came home tired, and initially the only thing I wanted to do was to rest. But instead of thinking only of myself, I started to cook a delicious Chicken Ginger Stew
Find my calling
What I’m supposed to do with my life? How can I discover my calling? Some inspiring thoughts from Pope Francis and Chiara Lubich
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