Focolare: Living a Spirituality of Unity in the United States

by Thomas Masters, Amy Uelmen

Overview

This book provides a window through which one might glimpse the Focolare Movement's animating spirit and what it means for people who attempt to put its principles into practice in the context of daily life in the United States. It identifies questions that have emerged in the course of the Movement's work as it intersects with ecclesial and cultural themes, and provides initial discussion to serve as a springboard for further and deeper reflection of these issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565483743
Publisher:	New City Press NY
Publication date:	03/20/2011
Series:	Spirituality of Unity
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Amy Uelmen has known the Focolare since her childhood. She lives in the women's Focolare house in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a Lecturer in Religion & Professional Life and a Special Advisor to the Dean at Georgetown Law School, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Berkley Center on Religion, Peace and World Affairs.

Tom Masters, married to Kathleen, is the father of three grown children. He met the Focolare community in Chicago in 1975 and has been a member of the men's Focolare house there since 1988. He is editorial director of New City Press.

Editorial Reviews

“The Focolare Movement has brought the Gospel alive for millions across the world, but it is still somewhat better known in Europe than in the United States. Now, this marvelous new book shares the captivating stories of a variety of Americans whose lives have been transformed by an encounter with Christ, who find inspiration in the life of the great Chiara Lubich, and who share their faith and work together in community. This is an inviting, inspiring and invaluable introduction to one of the great new adventures in the Church today.” James Martin, SJ

“In its simplest description, Focolare is an international organization founded in 1943 in northern Italy by Chiara Lubich to promoted the ideals of unity and universal brotherhood. Primarily a Roman Catholic movement, Focolare embraces the major Christian denominations as well as other world religions. Thomas Masters and Amy Uelmen seek to answer the question, "So, what do you do?" by chronicling the personal narratives of Focolare members. The authors believe the movement is best understood through the examples of those who live its spirituality. They further suggest that the idea of unity through diversity is not unique to Focolare but is actually part of the cultural history of the United States."

The Liguorian, October 2011

From the Publisher

In its simplest description, Focolare is an international organization founded in 1943 in northern Italy by Chiara Lubich to promoted the ideals of unity and universal brotherhood. Primarily a Roman Catholic movement, Focolare embraces the major Christian denominations as well as other world religions. Thomas Masters and Amy Uelmen seek to answer the question, "So, what do you do?" by chronicling the personal narratives of Focolare members. The authors believe the movement is best understood through the examples of those who live its spirituality. They further suggest that he idea of unity through diversity is not unique to Focolare but is actually part of the cultural history of the United States.

The Liguorian