If we could only dream for a while… Just imagine… A world where there is no envy or selfish ambition… A world where no disorder or evil practice are to be found … A world where wisdom inspires every thought… In that world everyone is compassionate to all… Impartiality and […]
Indonésie… La mer, les vagues… enfin le sauvetage…
Récemment, du 3 au 6 septembre 2024, le pape François a effectué une visite apostolique historique en Indonésie. Les médias ont donné les détails de ce périple aux multiples facettes. L’Indonésie, pays d’Asie du Sud-Est, est composé de milliers d’îles volcaniques; sa population se chiffrait, en 2022, à plus de […]
World Patient Safety Day – 17 September 2024:
« Get it right, make it safe! » World Patient Safety Day is an opportunity to raise public awareness and foster collaboration between patients, health workers, policymakers and health care leaders to improve patient safety.This year the theme is “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” with the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”, highlighting the critical […]
World Ozone Day – 16 September 2024
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for […]
International Day of Democracy – 15 September 2024
Secretary-General Message for the International Day of Democracy The International Day of Democracy is an opportunity to reinforce the importance of upholding free speech, civil liberties, and the rule of law; ensuring accountable institutions; and protecting and promoting human rights. This is especially crucial in a year where more than […]
24è dimanche de l’année B – 2024
Des questions dérangeantes… Nous les connaissons bien! Les parents soumis par les enfants aux « Pourquoi, maman? » « Pourquoi, papa? » en savent quelque chose! Les « Comment? » peuvent aussi être difficiles à solutionner: Comment faire ceci? Comment éviter cela? Comment réussir cet examen? Comment résoudre ce problème? […]
24th Sunday of Year B – 2024
The reflection on the texts of our celebration is usually focused on one of the readings. But today it is centered on a verse of the Psalm used as a response to the 1st reading (Psalm 116:1-6,8-9). “I will walk in the presence of the Lord”. This is an inspiring […]
Journée mondiale de prévention du suicide – 10 septembre 2024
À l’échelle mondiale, on estime qu’un suicide a lieu toutes les 40 secondes et une tentative toutes les 3 secondes, ce qui correspond à un million de suicides chaque année, un million de vies perdues…Les chiffres sont cruels : c’est plus que l’ensemble des personnes tuées par les guerres et […]
World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10
Every year on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to raise awareness about suicide and promote preventative measures to reduce the number of deaths by suicide worldwide. This day serves as a reminder that suicide is a major public health concern and that everyone has a role […]
Teddy Bear Day – 9 September
Every year on September 9th, Teddy Bear Day honors one of the most cherished toys in history. This special day celebrates the stuffed animal that has brought comfort, companionship, and joy to children and adults alike for over a century. History of Teddy Bear Day The origins of the teddy […]