Forests, crucial ecosystems for food security Forests, pillars of global food security and nutrition, are the livelihoods of millions of families. They provide essential foods such as fruits, seeds, roots and wild meat, fundamental resources for indigenous and rural communities. But its function goes far beyond. Forests are a vital […]
The Alphabet of Lent – Letter I
I for Invitation Invitations – we receive all kinds of them. In times past, we used to receive them in the mail, or someone brought them to us. Nowadays, the emails and social media bring them to us with an amazing frequency! Invitation to join a group. Invitation to take […]
International Day of Light – 16 May
The International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides a platform for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications and energy. The broad theme of light will allow […]
World Science Day for Peace and Development – 10 November
Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. By linking science more […]
14th Sunday of the Year, A
The conversations overheard at a bus shelter or in the waiting-room of a clinic can be quite revealing. A woman may tell another: “You look tired…” To which the other replies: “Tired is not the word I am exhausted! It seems I get up in the morning as tired as […]