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“We discovered, like infants opening their eyes for the first time, that God's coming upon earth out of love for us had radically changed the world, because he had remained with us. As we walked about the city, or traveled to different cities and countries, it was not the beautiful and interesting things around us that attracted us. Not even Rome's wonderful monuments and precious relics seemed so important. Rather, what gave a sense of continuity to our journeying through the world for Jesus, was His Eucharistic presence in the tabernacles we found wherever we went.”

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Chiara Lubich
Chiara Lubich

Chiara Lubich was a prominent social activist, born on January 22, 1920, and passed away on March 14, 2008. Known for her commitment to peace and unity, she was a significant figure in the international peace movement. more

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