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Year 2005





A voice for disabled people at the Synod on the Eucharist


Marie-Hélène Mathieu :"Wonder, thanks giving" these are the words that come to mind on my return from three intense weeks spent at the Bishop’s synod... (More...)



The bishops at the Synod participate in a day with Faith and Light communities


Everyone invited! (More...)



Peace on earth to those who are God’s friends


Letter of Father Guy Vanhoomissen, International Chaplain (More...)



Letter by Jean Vanier, November 2005


It will soon be Christmas, a season that reveals a message of gentleness, of intimacy in the family, of gifts and celebrations and of the joy of little children, Christmas carols, sparkling lights in the streets, the crib and midnight services. (More...)



October 2005 : a new phase in the life of Faith and Light International


Father Joseph Larsen is coming to the end of his mandate. Father Guy Vanhoomissen, new international chaplain (More...)



Marie-Hélène Mathieu invited by Benoit XVI to the Bishops Synod on the Eucharist


Interview with Marie-Hélène the eve of her departure for the Vatican, where she will stay until 23rd October 2005 (More...)



Letter by Jean Vanier, June 2005


A few weeks ago we were in Assisi for the meeting of the Family of L’Arche (More...)



WYD 2005


Invitation to young friends in Faith and Light! WYD 2005 : we need you! Faith and Light, l’Arche, the OCH and A Bras Ouverts invite you to join a group of young people who will be accompanying young persons with intellectual difficulties as well as taking part in the (...) (More...)



Our farewell to the Holy Father


Is our heart not burning with love too, with light and gratefulness for John Paul II’s life, for what he is for us today, not only as Christians, but especially as members of Faith and Light? (More...)



Easter Joy!


Faith and Light is a people, a small people tirelessly searching to follow Jesus, and to live in Him each stage of his passage from Good Friday through to Easter Sunday, his passage from death into Life. (More...)



Marie-Hélène Mathieu decorated by the Holy See


On the 8 March 2005, in Strasbourg, Marie-Hélène Mathieu was honoured by the Holy See (More...)



''Through his very presence the Pope is a sign of holiness'' affirms Jean Vanier


''Today the Pope, more than any encyclical, more than any other written text, is a sign of holiness through his very presence.'' declared Jean Vanier during an interview with Radio Vatican. (More...)



2 February : Feast of the Lord 's Presentation


Why was the 2nd February, feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Candlemas) adopted as the feast day of all the Faith and Light communities in the world ? (More...)



18-25 January : Christian Unity week


The week of prayer for Christian unity from 18-25 January, invites all the members of the Churches to prayer for an end to divisions between Christians. (More...)



Ecumenism : First meeting with the Church Representatives


Trosly-Breuil, 30 November–1 December 2004. This long awaited “historical” first meeting will remain a precious and important step in Faith and Light’s history along its path towards opening up to ecumenism. (More...)



Letter of Jean Vanier : New Year 2005


During this Christmas season, so many people throughout the world are in grief,especially those affected by the earthquake and tidal wave in South Asia. An immense tragedy! (More...)



January 2005, letter of Viviane le Polain


During this Christmas time we have experienced the most terrible earthquake in South–East Asia. Many of our brothers and sisters are suffering ... (More...)




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