Nairobi, 19 maggio 1992 Messaggio ai convenuti a Nairobi da ogni parte per la posa della prima pietra della nascente cittadella dedicata da Chiara Lubich a Piero Pasolini, il focolarino scienziato che per 15 anni era stato il progettista e l’esecutore di tante infrastrutture della cittadella di Fontem in Camerun. Un evento fondante per il Movimento in Africa. testo
“Truth is pure mercy”. From one of Chiara Lubich’s writings before 1959. We had said we wanted to see only Jesus in our neighbor, to deal with Jesus in our neighbor, to love Jesus in our neighbor, but now we recall that a neighbor has this or that defect, has this or that imperfection. Our eye becomes complicated and our being is no longer lit up. As a consequence, erring, we break unity. Perhaps that particular neighbor, like all of us, has made mistakes, but how does God view him or her? What really is that person’s condition, the truth of his or her state? If our neighbor is reconciled with God, then God no longer remembers anything, he has wiped out everything with his blood. So, why should we go on remembering? Who is in error at that moment? I who judge or my neighbor? I am. Therefore I must make myself see things from God’s viewpoint, in the truth, and treat my neighbor accordingly, so that if, by some
“La verità è misericordia pura”. Da uno scritto di Chiara Lubich prima del 1959. Avevamo detto di voler vedere solo Gesù nel fratello, di trattare con Gesù nel fratello, di amare Gesù nel fratello, ma ora s’affaccia il ricordo che quel fratello ha questo o quel difetto, ha questa o quella imperfezione. Il nostro occhio si complica e il nostro essere non è più illuminato. Di conseguenza si rompe l’unità, errando. Forse quel fratello, come tutti noi, ha commesso degli errori, ma Dio come lo vede? Qual è in realtà la sua condizione, la verità del suo stato? Se è a posto davanti a Dio, Dio non ricorda più nulla, ha tutto cancellato col suo sangue. E noi perché ricordare? Chi è nell’errore in quel momento? Io che giudico, o il fratello? Io. E allora devo mettermi a veder le cose dall’occhio di Dio, nella verità, e trattare in modo conforme col fratello, ché, se per disavventura egli non si fosse ancor sistemato col Signore, il calore del mio amore, che
Marino, December 5, 1990 “Are you afraid of death?” Journalist Margaret Coen puts this demanding question to Chiara Lubich. There are two things which I think are important for today's world. First, relationships, the problem of building relationships and secondly, the great taboo of death. What can you tell me about these two things? Chiara: A lot is said these days about relationships. Everything is invested in relationships and how to build a good relationship. I would say that if there is to be a good human relationship, a friendship, something which is to be envied, there must necessarily be a certain amount of sacrifice. Nothing is achieved without sacrifice. Everything we create in this world, even something purely human calls for effort, commitment and sacrifice. And then if you go on to a higher level in terms of the supernatural relationships I have been describing, the relationship of loving others.… What do I mean? I mean making yourself really one with others, entering their world, understanding them, suffering with them,
Rocca di Papa, April 26, 1999 In this message addressed to young people gathered at Loppiano for their annual meeting on 1st May 1999, the Founder of the Focolare Movement put before them a challenging goal, the one that inspired the first steps of the “Adventure of unity”. It is the first of May and you, young people, have come together to share joys, concerns and ideals, to consider what can be of interest to you today, who are wholly oriented towards the new millennium which belongs especially to you. You have come to pool your youthful strengths and to contemplate a dream which can become a reality: a united world. And all this despite the very sad events we hear about every day in the media. I imagine that in these moments, even in the midst of songs, music, and dances, while sharing various experiences,hearing testimonies and spending hours inthe peaceful and enthusiastic joy which is typical of your congresses, some questions can arise in your hearts. As a matter
Rocca di Papa, 26 aprile 1999 In questo messaggio rivolto ai giovani convenuti a Loppiano per il loro annuale appuntamento del I° maggio, la Fondatrice dei Focolari non esita a proporre loro una meta ardita, la stessa che ha mosso i primi passi dell’“Avventura dell’unità”.
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