Messages - Living City July 2019
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July 2019 Articles Archive
Aiming for a culture of encounter
Why is it so difficult to dialogue with those who are different?
Bridging inequality
Focolare founder Chiara Lubich reflects on ways to give of ourselves in today’s world
In the land of Genghis Khan
There is still national pride in the country that once had the greatest empire in history: Mongolia
Unexpected brother
Seeing a homeless man in a store, a young woman ends up on a surprising shopping trip
Discerning at high speed
Sometimes a single decision can alter the course of your life
Moringa soup
Leaves evoke memories of a fantastic Filipino chicken soup
The economy of Francis
The pope will bring together in March 2020 economists with a vision
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.
No fuel for the fire of hatred
Reacting with kindness and opening a dialogue after hurtful comments on Twitter
Overcoming “fight or flight”
Why is it so difficult to dialogue with those who are different?
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