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Choosing to love her father despite difficult family dynamics

In this video, we learn about how living the Focolare’s spirituality of unity helped Layna love her father despite very challenging family circumstances.

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Openness to the Holy Spirit’s nudges leads to fulfilling the Will of God

Paula shares what happens when you are open to what she calls “nudges from the Holy Spirit.”

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Trusting God is Love during sickness so that it can be brought to others

Caitlin shares how an unexpected diagnosis and journey to restore her health was transformed into a powerful witness of how God continues to love regardless of the circumstances.

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My Search for True Happiness

Discover the inspiring journey of Renata, as she finds true happiness and her vocation through faith, relationships, and personal growth within the Focolare community.

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The Pact Between Chiara Lubich and Imam WD Mohammed

In 1997 Focolare founder Chiara Lubich was invited by Imam W. D. Mohammed, a charismatic leader of African-American Muslims, to present her message to the faithful gathered at the Malcolm X Mosque in Harlem.

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From my neighborhood to the world

Mike Morse shares about his vocation as a consecrated member in the Focolare Movement.

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Believing in God’s Love during our son’s illness

Mike and Jeanette Zwartjes share how they believed in God’s Love after their son John was diagnosed with a terminal illness.

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I am a modern-day monk living in NYC

Paul Catipon shares about his vocation as a consecrated member in the Focolare Movement.

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The work of a family business for environmental protection

For more than 25 years John and Julia Mundell have worked for the protection of the environment.

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My encounter with Blessed Chiara Luce Badano

For Jessica, the encounter with Blessed Chiara Luce Badano was something that changed her entire way of living and helped her discover her own vocation.

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Political dialogue in the family

Lori and John have been married for many years and lean towards two opposite political parties.

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Baking “hugs”

Pietro lives in Vancouver and for Christmas he decided to bake some special cookies that carried an important message.