Jan 29
A ‘Yes’ to God spread out over time
Maria Voce addresses 5,000 priests at the 2nd National Congress for Priests in Manila on the theme ‘The Call to Holiness’.
Jan 28
Goodbye Tagaytay!
The first of two retreats for focolarini in Asia finished on 28 January, concluding the visit to Tagatay.
Jan 26
‘Be a Family’ – Chiara Lubich’s legacy.
A dialogue with Maria Voce and Giancarlo Faletti.
An expression of one big family – traditional dances, mimes and songs conclude the Focolare meeting in Manila.
24 January 2010
Jan 23
“Fiesta” at Terra Moy, the “welcoming symbol” of the Citadel of Peace
The spirit of family lived in daily life. The story of Mama Ini, one of the pioneers. The celebration with Maria Voce and Giancarlo Faletti on their visit to Tagaytay.
Jan 22
Tagatay, a beautiful sight, with a 45 year story
We have arrived in Tagaytay: a pretty little town on top of a ridge. From up here-looking towards the province of Cavite and the Metropolis of Manila- you can admire the valley, and on the other side Lake Taal with its volcano located at the centre…
Jan 20
AsiaNews has exclusive interview with the President of the Focolare
The international Catholic agency, specialist in news about Asian countries, met with Maria Voce during her stop in Japan
Tokyo – January 17, 2010
Jan 20
Mabuhay – Welcome to the Philippines!
A really warm welcome – from the National Shrine of Baclaran to Tagaytay …
Jan 18
How to confront the challenges of society in Japan
In dialogue with Maria Voce and Giancarlo Faletti: “Happiness is being certain that God loves us”
Jan 16
Maria Voce at Rissho Kosei-kai
Tokyo. In the sacred hall in which Chiara Lubich herself spoke in 1981, the president of the Focolare, Maria Voce, remembers the two great founders: Chiara Lubich and Nikkyo Niwano.
“It is with great emotion that I find myself here, I feel as if I am enveloped by the spirit of our two founders, who strongly desired a fraternal bond between our two organizations.”
Jan 15
Christians in Japan. A small herd with deep roots.
Christians in Japan. A small herd with deep roots.
After 400 years Christians are still a minority: less than half a million. This is the first thing we are told by Bishop Pietro Takeo Okada. He has been archbishop of Tokyo for the last 10 years. We met him Wednesday afternoon. He wonders why. However, nobody seems to know.
