“In a world in which the rights of women, children and those who cannot defend themselves are denied, Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege are people who can explain their pain to a wider global audience.” With these words, Abraham Mathai, founder of the Harmony Foundation, set forth the reasons that led the institution to bestow… Read more »
If you are healthy and rich alleviate the need of whoever is sick and poor; if you have not fallen, go to the aid of whoever has fallen and lives in suffering; if you are glad, comfort whoever is sad; if you are fortunate, help whoever is smitten with misfortune. Give God proof of your… Read more »
Contemplative Action and Active Contemplation: Buddhist and Christian Nuns in Dialogue: this was the theme of the first joint International Conference between consecrated women of the two religions, held in the city of Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan, on the initiative of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, the Association of Major Women Superiors of Taiwan
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Dearest Sisters, Preparations for our 11th General Chapter are intensifying by means of the Delegation Meetings and Provincial Chapters that will be taking place on different dates up to mid-February 2019. We now have in our hands the Draft of the Work Instrument on which these important encounters will concentrate their reflections and discernments.
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The Christian Resources Together Conference bestowed an Ecumenical Award on the Pauline Books and Media Centers of Great Britain. Nomination for this award was supported by the members of the predominantly Evangelical/Anglican group. The purpose of the award, sponsored by the Good Book Company
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The Synod has reached the height of its activity between plenary and minor work circles, synod fathers, young people and listeners. Many sources of information on this event can be accessed. Among other things, I find interesting the position taken by a synodal father during the daily briefing of the Vatican Press Office: adults who… Read more »
The 21st Edition of the Religion Today Film Festival–an international review of cinema, religion and society–took place from 4-11 October. The event, which this year investigated the beliefs and values of the younger generations, highlighted the needs of the Millennials (the generation of media users born between 1980-2000), who are coping with the rapid
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The Daughters of St. Paul of Bucharest are celebrating their 25th anniversary in Romania at the service of the Gospel. Several initiatives were held to commemorate this happy event:
– 19 October: Presentation of the book Clothe Yourself in Light, by Giuseppe Forlai, igs;
– 20 October: Lectio Divina on the theme, It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me
“Bes, Love Ka Ni Lord” Version 1.0 by Rev. Reynald Atienza, published by the FSPs of the Philippines, was chosen as the winner for the Youth Ministry Category during the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards held at the 39th Manila International Book Fair (September 2018). The book is a collection of inspirational stories based on the author’s personal experiences
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