Creativity and innovation in problem-solving There may be no universal understanding of creativity. The concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the context of economic, social and sustainable development. Therefore, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness […]
World Art Day – 15 April
World Art Day, a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art, was proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019. Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. […]
World Intellectual Property Day – 26 April
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to « raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life » and « to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of economies and societies across the globe ». April 26 was chosen as […]
2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2019
Today’s gospel text (Jn.20:19-31) is rather discrete in terms of the apostles’ reaction to Jesus sudden appearance to them on Easter Sunday. John simply tells us that “The disciples were filled with joy.” In his telling of the same happening, Luke says that they were “in a state of […]
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C – 2019
It happens that we go to some neighbours, friends, colleagues, to ask for something. What do we actually request from them? We may want some help, information, cooperation, assistance for this or that purpose. We may also hope to receive from them understanding, sympathy, friendship. Today’s gospel text (Lk.13:1-9) gives […]
World Bicycle Day – 3 June
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The worldwide promotion of cycling has entered an all new phase now the United Nations has declared June 3rd as International World Bicycle Day. The resolution, discussed on 12 April 2018 at the 72nd Regular Session of the UN General Assembly, was adopted by a consensus of […]
Feast of the Holy Family, Year B
‘Intergenerational’ – this is the ‘in-word’ nowadays! People use it in all kinds of situations: reports about prevailing trends in society speak about it; architects and builders offer us new ‘intergenerational’ houses; even people of our liturgical team invite us to ‘intergenerational celebrations’. It is interesting to note that today’s […]