Church Matters
Bringing calm after revolt
A year for priests
Beginning in the 1950s, diocesan priests discovered in the charism of unity given to Chiara Lubich a spirituality that perfectly corresponds to their vocation as priests of the Catholic Church. Since then many others have recognized this spirituality as a response for the entire church.
Freedom to Say “Forever”
When students seek answers for the current crisis in the family, Dean David L. Schindler points them toward the traditions of the Church.
The Synod on the Word
A Road of Hope
A new documentary on the life of the late Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan reveals him to be a powerful beacon of hope.
WYD: An American in Sydney
A young person of the Focolare Movement, who took part in this past summer’s World Youth Day in Sydney.
With All Our Strength
From the meeting of Catholic movements with John Paul II at Pentecost 1998 to the meetings with Christian movements and communities in Stuttgart, the Focolare’s commitment to furthering unity among these groups remains significant.
Spirituality for the Whole Church
As Christians of other churches learned of Chiara Lubich's charism of unity, they saw it as a gift for the whole church. An Anglican priest and a Swiss Reformed Church minister share their perspectives.
A Song to the Love of God
In his homily at her funeral March 18, the Vatican’s Secretary of State bade farewell to Chiara at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Following is an excerpt.
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