Our sisters of Madagascar were invited to hold a book and media display in the young diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the occasion of its Diocesan Synod. The display was an opportunity to familiarize the Catholics of this area with the mission of the Daughters of St…. Read more »
The tenth edition of Italy’s annual Book and Reading Festival, dedicated this year to the theme of freedom, was held in the Parco della Musica Auditorium, Rome, from 14-17 March 2019. Over the past ten years, the Festival has attracted over 325,000 people, going beyond national boundaries to involve authors, publishers, readers, actors, politicians and…
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Ex. 3:1-8, 13-15; Ps. 103; 1 Co. 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk. 13:1-9 Where Is God? I’ve asked myself this question countless times in the face of catastrophies, tragedies and diseases! The people of Jesus’ day, reporting to him the news of some local tragedies, challenged him with the question “Why?” Jesus replied that there is… Read more »
On 5 February, the date of Maestra Thecla’s birth to heaven, the FSP community of Cagliari celebrated its 90th anniversary of presence in the capital of Sardinia, a beautiful Italian region, rich in faith, culture and ancient traditions. A special Mass of Thanksgiving was presided over by His Excellency Arrigo Miglio, Bishop of the diocese…. Read more »
As usual, the Juniors of the Pauline Family present in Italy met in Rome for a few days of formation (1-3 March). Members of almost all the 10 Institutes founded by Blessed James Alberione participated in the event. Here is what they said about it: “Together we lived three days of fraternity, deeper reflection on… Read more »
Gn. 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps. 27; Phil. 3:17–4:1; Lk. 9:28-36 Abide with Him We have always read this page of the Gospel as a visible anticipation of the glory of the resurrection. This time, I would like to underscore a particular point that often escapes us, yet it is one of the pillars on which… Read more »
The World Wide Web is celebrating its 30th birthday. On 12 March 1989, physicist Tim Berners Lee presented an essay to CERN (The European Organization for Nuclear Research) in Geneva, Switzerland, proposing the theoretical basis of a computer network that would allow computers throughout the world to interact with one another. The first web site… Read more »
The Pan-African Film Festival (FESPACO), which takes place annually in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, brings together all the main actors in African cinema. The international visibility of the event has allowed many young African directors to make themselves known throughout the world. This year, to celebrate the Festival’s 50th anniversary, the theme was Cinema at the Service…
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Dt. 26:4-10; Ps. 90; Rm. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Put to the Test To be tempted means to be tested. In this regard, a verse from the Book of Sirach is very illuminating: “My child, if you aspire to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal. Be sincere of heart, be steadfast. Do not… Read more »
The Archdiocese of Nairobi held two symposia on the theme: A Pupil Leader, Model of Attitude and Character Formation: “Let the little children come to me…for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” About 1,800 students who hold leadership roles in schools throughout the Archdiocese attended these formative sessions. In his opening address, Cardinal John Njue, …
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