Focolare Media

05/31/2026

A great article by our author fr Arthur Purcaro based on his book on Augustinian spirituality and social justice https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/building-better-world?v=628

Fr. Art Pucaro discusses how Catholic social teaching and communal living inform Augustinian spirituality.

05/27/2026

"It takes commitment—time and energy—to live with less so that you have more to share. That’s what an economy of giving is really about. If I live more simply, I will have more resources available to share with others. And that is what brings joy." -Andy Gustafson

Author, Andy Gustafson, is the Director of Economy of Communion Project and the Director of the Business, Faith and Common Good Institute at Creighton University.

Read the article of an economy rooted in communion, gratitude, and joy:
https://www.focolaremedia.com/magazine/content/joy-economy-giving

Andrew Gustafson explores the Economy of Communion as a way of living rooted in simplicity, generosity, and solidarity—choosing to share more by living with less.

05/26/2026

We started Tuesday with great news: Our printed version of Magnifica Humanitas is now ranked #46 among ALL books on Amazon 📚

Not just religion. Not just Catholic titles.
Across the entire Amazon Books platform.

And also:
🥇 #1 in Catholicism

Pre-order your copy:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magnifica-Humanitas-preserving-artificial-intelligence/dp/1565487540

Our website: https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/magnifica-humanitas

05/26/2026

This month's Word of Life scripture passage, "As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Having said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (Jn 20:21-22).

👉 Watch the Word of Life episode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n4dm3hKv2I
📚 James Menkhaus’ books:
The Roses Speak: A Chronic Illness Journey https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/roses-speak
Immersion: A Pilgrimage into Service
https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/immersion

05/23/2026

"I spent a wonderful week in Texas traveling across Houston, San Antonio, Temple, and Dallas, where I visited the local Focolare communities and had the opportunity of spending quality time with old and new friends. It was a joy to present our ministry and resources. Seeing the spirituality of unity at work at a local level is a transformative experience. So many stories of radical love, of lived Gospel. Our mission is to enkindle the spirituality of unity, but I was the one enkindled by so many beautiful encounters."
From our CEO Matteo Pota

05/23/2026

We’re honored to publish Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV. Our paperback edition is now available for pre-order on our website and Amazon. We’re working hard to make sure it’s already in your hands by the first days of July.
Focolare Media website: https://bit.ly/43o3p1B
Amazon: https://a.co/d/07BYDFSD

Vatican News

Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence

05/22/2026

This month’s Word of Life, "As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Having said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (Jn 20:21-22)

Paula Taliaferro and Lindsay, share their experience welcoming family through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

✨ full podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n4dm3hKv2I

05/22/2026

A Catholic Marine shares his experience being shackled to Ramzi Yousef, architect of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, on a prison transport plane.

"My life led me to serve and defend my nation; his life led him to wage war against it." - author Bobby Ehnow

Read the full article: https://www.focolaremedia.com/magazine/content/two-criminals-meet-plane

📖 This article is an excerpt from Bobby Ehnow's book, "All Things New: A Journey from Brokenness to Restoration"
Order a copy today! https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/all-things-new

Deacon Bobby Ehnow recounts the extraordinary day he was shackled to Ramzi Yousef aboard a prison transport plane—and the powerful realization that even criminals are created in the image of God.

05/20/2026

In this month’s Word of Life Experiences, Paula Taliaferro and Lindsay, together with author James Menkhaus, reflect on John 20:21-22 — “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Having said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

Together, they remind us that the Holy Spirit is always present - leading, comforting, and calling us to love others with courage and compassion.

👉 Watch the Word of Life episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n4dm3hKv2I

📚 James Menkhaus’ books:
The Roses Speak: A Chronic Illness Journey https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/roses-speak
Immersion: A Pilgrimage into Service https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/immersion?v=477

In this month’s Word of Life Experiences, Paula and Lindsay, together with author and hospital chaplain James Menkhaus, reflect on John 20:21-22 — “As the Fa...