What can we give to God?Could it be that two small coins are enough?It seems that it is so, if… The scene that is presented to us today has something quite unique – it offers us a truly astonishing message (Luke 21:1-4).The message that leads us to believe that, even […]
Mine Awareness Day – 4 April
The United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4 each year. This day aims to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. « Mine action » refers to a range of efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war and […]
Thursday, 4th Week of Lent – 2025
Are you happy?If someone asked you this question, would you give a positive answer without any reflection?Or, would you hesitate to answer as you examine the different factors which, according to you, contribute to happiness? It is true that different elements can give a sense of satisfaction and contentment, even […]
Wednesday, 4th Week of Lent – 2025
When God questions us… A neighbor, a colleague, someone we are familiar with, can question our ways of doing, or our attitude in a given situation – this is something usual.Bu when it is God who does this, then the situation is altogether different… the implications go much deeper… It […]
World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism – and others living with autism – face every day. As a growing global health issue owing to its increasing exposure in the press and common knowledge, autism is an issue that is […]
Tuesday, 4th Week of Lent – 2025
Light… it is everywhere and it seems that we find it wherever we are.In our cities, the light produced by multiple sources makes it difficult to see… the light of the stars!The sunsets must compete with the brightness of the advertising displays surrounding us! A very long time ago, someone […]
Monday, 4rh Week of Lent – 2025
Six words…A short and reassuring sentence: “It is I; don’t be afraid” (John 6:20).This is enough to reveal a presence, to give back security.This is what they needed, the apostles, on that night.In their boat, they were struggling against “a strong wind blowing as the waters grew rough” (John 6:18). […]
World Bipolar Day – 30 March
World Bipolar Day is designed to raise awareness worldwide of bipolar conditions and to work to eliminate social stigma whilst providing information to educate and help people understand the condition. Bipolar disorder affects a person’s mood, which can swing from one extreme to the other, with someone suffering from the […]
4th Sunday of Lent, Year C – 2025
Some Bible texts are clear and rather easy to understand; others are more difficult to interpret.Even Peter, the apostle, said that some of the words in the letters of Paul were not easy to grasp and were sometimes misinterpreted (2 Peter 3:15-16). The text of the 2nd reading of today’s […]
Friday, 3rd Week of Lent – 2025
It seems that human beings have an inner inclination to compare themselves to others.The apostles were not exempt from this – more than one gospel scene demonstrate it. We are not exempt either from this laughable questioning:‘Who is the greatest?’ Daily life reveals how people struggle and fight one another […]