Sengsoury Francesca Cheangsavang
Hers is a fascinating story. It began when her very young parents swam across the Mekong River to reach Thailand, leaving behind the regime of their country, Laos.
Renata Borlone, passionate about humanity
To be able to say at the end of life: “I’ve always loved.”
Fr. Gino Rocca
“Man of the Gospel”, is how he is described by one resident of Loppiano. A cultured, wise man. Someone who knew how to transform the many physical trials of his life, this “slow dying day by day”, into the plan of life given to him by Chiara, “He is risen, He is not here”.
Vincenzo “Eletto” Folonari
“I have chosen God and absolutely no other thing.” At twenty years of age, or a little less, Vincenzo was the fourth of eight children. He seemingly had all it took to be in the society that matters, but…
Spartaco Lucarini
A journalist, a friendly and polite man of culture and wit, a pioneer of the Focolare, an attentive and caring husband and father, and tireless builder of relationships of unity.
With full hands
For Marisa Emmanuelli, giving (time, strength, money, skills) was second nature, a way of life. She always had something to give: practical help and comfort – she sought and found…