“Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be nurtured and trust can be regained. It is in our collective interest to harness the tremendous power of sport to help build a better and more sustainable […]
4th Sunday of Advent, Year C – 2021
The daily news broadcast on television shows us long files of migrants and would-be refugees. Asked why they left their country, the recurring answer is that there was no security, no peace, where they come from. SECURITY and PEACE, the essentials for a decent life, a life without threat of […]
Pope Francis visits Irak
Pope Francis arrives in Iraq as ‘penitent pilgrim’ begging for peace Pope Francis arrived in Iraq March 5 for a three-day visit aimed at encouraging the nation’s historic but diminishing Christian community. .. The pontiff made impassioned and repeated pleas that the country might avert further conflict. « May the clash of […]
International day of Human Fraternity – 4 February 2021
With unanimous vote in the General Assembly, February 4 becomes the (first) International Day of Human Fraternity. The United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously to designate February 4 — the anniversary of the signing of the “Document for Human Fraternity” by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayyeb — […]
33rd Sunday of Year A – 2020
The text of the 2nd reading of this Sunday could be addressed to us, and it is! The words of Paul to the Thessalonians seem to take on a new meaning in this period of pandemic (1 Th.5:1-6). “While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly.” […]
Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Year C
During this festive Season we have been exchanging good wishes of all kinds. We wish one another good health, happiness and peace, and many more good things. We sometimes summarize them in telling people that we want for them God’s blessings. The first reading of today’s celebration (Nb.6:22-27) is, in […]
International Day of Charity – 5 September
The International Day of Charity was conceived as a Hungarian civil society initiative supported by the Hungarian Parliament and Government in 2011, to enhance visibility, organize special events, and in this way to increase solidarity, social responsibility and public support for charity. September 5 was chosen in order to commemorate […]
International Day against Nuclear Tests -29 August
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day against Nuclear Tests brings public awareness and education about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests. The day aims to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security. Background The history of nuclear testing began on July 16, 1945, when an atomic bomb […]
World Humanitarian Day – 19 August
Every year, thousands of men and women the world over put their lives in danger working in Humanitarian causes all over the world. Working in the most poverty and illness stricken third world countries the world over, often in areas of great social violence, these dedicated heroes put their lives […]
20th Sunday of Year B
Going through the readings of this Sunday (20th Sunday of Year B), I am surprised at the number of… recommendations… injunctions… commands… we are given to take into consideration! I note but a few and I find them… quite demanding… “Leave your folly and you will live, walk in the […]