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Romè Vital
“Ang paghahari ng Diyosay maitutulad dito: May isang taong naghasik ng binhi sa lupa. Natutulog mansiya o gumigising sa gabi‘t araw, sumisibol at lumalaki ang binhi nang hindiniya namamalayan kung paano.” (Marcos 4:26-27)
“Ang hindinagmamahal ay hindi nakakakilala sa Diyos, sapagkat ang Diyos ay pag-ibig.” (1 Juan 4:8)
“Isang pusong busilak sa aki'y likhain, O Diyos, at panibaguhin isangmatibay na loob.” (Awit 51:10)
Fr. Leonard Rabuya shares with us his reflection on the dialogue of the priest-focolarinos with Margaret Karam and Jesús Morán during their annual retreat in Castel Gandolfo (Italy) on January 12, 2023.
Are we communities of Christ, transformed by Christ, or graying institutions that no longer affect our communities and society?
“Ang lahat ng inyongginagawa nawa’y gawin ninyo nang may pagmamahal.” (1 Corinto 16:14)
In his recent Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum, Pope Francis invites us to reflect deeply on our responsibility as caretakers of our planet. Drawing inspiration from the ecological principles of St. Francis of Assisi, who epitomized evangelical poverty and care for all of God’s creation, Pope Francis builds upon his earlier work, Laudato Si’, urging us to take serious steps in our role as stewards of the Earth, our common home.
“Mahalin mo ang Panginoon mongDiyos ... at ang iyong kapwa gaya ng pagmamahal mo sa iyong sarili.” (Lucas10:27)
“Magalak kayong lagi. Walang tigil na manalangin.Magpasalamat kayo sa Diyos anuman ang katayuan ninyo sa buhay, sapagkat ito angkalooban ng Diyos para sa inyo kay Kristo Hesus.” (1 Tesalonica 5:16-18)
Hindi Sapat Ang Isang Lungsod
Ito ang paanyaya ni Chiara Lubich sa mga nagnanais baguhin ang ating mundo sa pamamagitan ng pagsasabuhay ng pagmamahal na nasa Mabuting Balita ni Hesus. Inaakay tayo nito, araw-araw, sa paglikha ng mga pook ng kapatiran kung saan nadarama ng lahat na sila’y minamahal at tinatanggap.
“Kung gayon, ibigayninyo sa Emperador ang sa Emperador, at sa Diyos ang sa Diyos.” (Mateo 22:21)
“Araw-araw, pagpapalain kita, atpupurihin ang iyong pangalan magpakailanman.” (MgaAwit 145:2)
As the concept suggests, an “art of accompaniment” can refer to an educational paradigm that highlights the importance of support and guidance in the learning process.
“Babae, napakalaki ng iyong pananampalataya! Mangyari nawa para sa iyo ang hinihiling mo.” (Mateo 15:28 )
“Christianity is a mystery of love and suffering. Thus, these two themes are also the truly vital elements of the Focolare. And just as in Christianity love overcomes suffering, and life is victorious over death, so it is in the Focolare.
Often, it is not the brilliant argument that makes the difference. Sometimes the small act of listening is the greatest gift we can give.this is originally posted by English Literature: A Community
The podcast of the Meditated Rosary on the Sorrowful Mysteries now available via my Spotify Channel, Random Thoughts.
The podcast of the Meditated Rosary on the Mysteries of Light now available via my Spotify Channel, Random Thoughts.
The podcast of the Meditated Rosary on the Glorious Mysteries now available my Spotify Channel, Random Thoughts.
Nais ni Hesus ang ating aktibo, malikhain at responsableng pagtutulungan para sa ikabubuti ng lahat, simula sa mga munting bagay sa araw-araw, gayunpaman, hindi Siya magkukulang sa paggantimpala sa atin. Lagi Siyang nasa tabi natin, para ingatan at samahan tayo sa misyong ito.
“Sinumang magbigay ng kahit isang basong tubig na malamig sa isa sa mga maliliit na ito dahil sa siya'y alagad ko – tinitiyak ko sa inyong hindi siya mawawalan ng gantimpala.” (Mateo 10:42).
“Magalak kayo.Isaayos ninyo ang mga bagay-bagay; palakasin ninyo ang loob ng isa’t isa,magkasundo kayo, mamuhay nang payapa at ang Diyos ng pag-ibig at kapayapaan aysasainyo.” (2 Cor 13:11)
“Mamuhay kayo bilang mga anak ng liwanag: sapagka’t ang bunga ng liwanag ay matatagpuan sa mga bagay na mabuti at matuwid at totoo.” (Efeso 5:8-9)
Kung tatanggapin natin ang Salita ng Diyos , higit tayong nakaayon sa Kanyang pag-iisip, damdamin at turo. Bibigyang-liwanag nito ang bawat gawa natin, at itinutuwid ang bawat pagpapahayag ng ating buhay. Kapag nag-aalab ang pag-ibig sa ating puso, magkakaroon tayo ng bagong pananaw.
“Live as children of light: for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.” (Eph 5:8-9)
If we welcome the Word of God, we become more and more attuned to his thoughts, his feelings and his teachings. It illuminates our every activity, straightens and corrects every expression of our life. Rekindling the flame of love in our hearts, we will have new eyes to look around us.
“Ikaw ang Diyos na nakakakita sa akin.” (Genesis 16:13 )
Kataga ng Buhay
Pebrero 2023
Hindi Siya isang Diyos na wala rito o malayo, na walang pakialam sa kapalaran ng sangkatauhan o sa kapalaran ng bawat isa sa atin. Nandito Siya sa tabi ko, laging kasama ko, alam Niya ang lahat tungkol sa akin at nakikibahagi sa bawat iniisip, sa bawat saya, at sa bawat ninanais ko. Kasama ko Siya sa lahat ng dinadala kong pagsubok at alalahanin sa buhay.
Kung walang pag-ibig, hindi magkakaroon ng tunay na katarungan, ang mga pag-aaring materyal ay hindi maibabahagi sa pagitan ng mayaman at mahirap, at hindi mabibigyan ng pansin ang buhay at ang mga pangangailangan ng bawat tao.
“Matuto kayong gumawa ng mabuti; inyong hanapin ang katarungan.” (Isaias 1:17)
2022 marks the 25th year of Pag-asa, one of the social centers of the Focolare Movement in Tagaytay. Here is its story from the recollections of some of its pioneers.
“Trust in the Lord forever; for in the Lord God, you have an everlasting rock.” (Is 26:4)
An immersive, virtual world where people can work, shop,
and attend classes and events is now within everyone’s
reach – by 2030, it could be worth $8–$13 trillion.
Ang pagiging maawain ay higit pa sa pagpapatawad. Ito’y pagkakaroon ng puso na nais tanggalin at alisin ang lahat ng maaaring humadlang sa ating ugnayan sa ibang tao.
An interview with Carlito and Edna Villaraza on their involvement in Ecumenical Dialogue.
Susanne Janssen talks about how social communications can be instrument to foster a culture of encounter
The 5th Halki Summit was jointly organized by the Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Focolare’s Sophia University Institute last June 8-11, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Our neighbor can be anybody: someone we know very well or even someone we didn’t know but whom God has made us encounter in life. Here are some life-changing experiences gathered by a group of Focolare members in the Philippines.
The 10th World Meeting of Families has just concluded. “Be the seed of a more fraternal world” was Pope Francis’ mandate to all those families present.
Listening and Living the Word
The Gospel does not say that prayer and listening to the Word are more important than charity. Love of God and love of neighbor are not opposed to each other but are complementary because Love is one.
Listening and Living the Word
The Gospel does not say that prayer and listening to the Word are more important than charity. Love of God and love of neighbor are not opposed to each other but are complementary because Love is one.
During his Wednesday General Audience from February 23–March 16, 2022, Pope Francis launched a new catechism series. Here we feature excerpts from the first four parts of the Pope’s catechesis on the meaning and value of the senior years.
Jesús Morán describes a new type of leader emerging in recent decades in an online meeting of local leaders of Focolare communities around the world, in Rocca di Papa (Italy), on April 7, 2022.
experiences in the eco-farm of Jep-Jep and Dodoy, two boys who attended the Movement’s formation school in Tagaytay recently. An interview by Romeo Pelayo Vital.
In this editorial it is explained how Pope Francis underlined the presented his thought of including the "care for our common" as eight work of Mercy.
Fr. Foresi to the school of focolarini: "The second choice of God"
Rocca di Papa, 10 January 2002
Synods have a long tradition in the Church, but Pope Francis just revamped the process.
Our feature article is based on an interview with Jose Arvin “Joops” Miranda who fills us in about the relief operations organized by his community in the province of Negros Oriental.
The Nuova Global Foundation, inaugurated during Unity Conference 2021, an online event held last November 30, 2021, aims at amplifying efforts towards global peace and inclusivity.
The editorial of the New City Magazine this month of December 2021 presents that Love and Truth Will Have the Final Say.
Commentary on the Word of Life of February 2021
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Kometaryo ng Katatga ng Buhay, Enero 2021
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A commentary on the Word of Life 2021, “Remain in my love: you will bear much fruit.”
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Komentaryo ng Kataga ng Buhay ng Disyembre 2020
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A short reflection of our being connected
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A narration of the some significant moments in my life
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Some provocative thoughts
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An experience of an overflowing gifts received
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A commentary on the Word of Life of December
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Commentary of the Word of Life of November 2020
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This is the Word of Life of October with the commentary by Letizia Magri.
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The commentary of the Word of Life of September
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A commentary of the August Word of Life from Paul's letter to the Romans
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A commentary of the Word of July, a phrase taken from the Gospel of Matthew.
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A commentary on a phrase taken from the Sacred Scripture.
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This is the podcast of the Word of Life of May 2020
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