International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign that works towards preventing overdose, reducing the stigma associated with it, and providing support to families and loved ones of overdose victims. The unofficial awareness day is observed every year on August 31. The day was established in 2001 by Australians Sally […]
World Hepatitis Day – 28 July
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue. Some people have no symptoms whereas others develop yellow discoloration of the skin and white of the eyes, poor appetite, vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. (Wikipedia) Organised and held each year on July 28th by the World Hepatitis Alliance, World Hepatitis Day draws attention […]
14th Sunday of Year B
An author of spiritual books (Gerard W. Hughes) has published one under the title: The God of surprises. His reflections are pertinent and helpful. After reading it, I was thinking to myself: ‘Were I to write a book of spiritual reflections, I would give it the title: The God of… […]
All Souls’ Day – 2nd November
November 2nd returns every year, of course. And every year, too, it brings back to our minds the recollection that, one day,… we will leave this abode of ours. We will cross to… the other shore and start, yes, a new life. Some are much afraid of this happening. Some say […]
International Overdose Awareness Day – 31 August
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign that works towards preventing overdose, reducing the stigma associated with it, and providing support to families and loved ones of overdose victims. The unofficial awareness day is observed every year on August 31. The day was established in 2001 by Australians Sally […]
World Day of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -21 June
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare group of neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking, breathing and talking. The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time. […]
On the way… is it possible?
We expect, desire, hope… So often things do not end up according to our hopes… But sometimes, yes, sometimes what happens can be so far beyond our expectations! One can also see: http://image-i-nations.com/3rd-sunday-of-easter-year-a/
Good Friday, Year A
Looking at the cross, not just a wooden piece or a silver cross, but beholding Jesus crucified, so many thoughts and feelings can come to us. Taking part in the celebration of Good Friday, we respond with prayers, songs, and gestures, trying to express something of what we experience. Pondering […]
Martha of Bethany
She was mourning the death of her brother, Lazarus. Jesus had not come in time to save his friend… Now he was there, there with strange words… and a question… One may also like to see: http://image-i-nations.com/5th-sunday-of-lent-year-a/
World Cancer Day – 4 February
On February 04, 2017 World Cancer Day (WCD) is observed to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. This health awareness day is led by theUnion for International Cancer Control, a global consortium of more than 470 cancer-fighting organizations in over 120 countries. The aims […]