In recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television […]
5th Sunday of Year A – 2020
Language – of whatever nation or tribe – is made of words: short words, long words, simple words, difficult words. They are uttered, spoken, whispered, proclaimed, sung or shouted – we cannot escape them. They take on different shades of meaning according to the way they are used – in […]
International Day of Non-Violence – 2 October
The principle of non-violence, also known as non-violent resistance, rejects the use of physical violence to achieve social or political change. Many groups throughout the world use this method in social justice campaigns. There are three main categories of non-violence action: Protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils. Non-cooperation. Non-violent […]
2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B
Some theologians have said that philosophy is the handmaid of theology. In other words, some philosophical reflection can lead to a deeper understanding of some aspects of the faith. I personally think that the same can be said of psychology. Again, I am inclined to believe that a better knowledge […]
World Television Day – 21 November
The first World Television Forum was staged by the United Nations in the mid ’90s, and it was out of this event that World Television Day was born. The forum brought together leading figures from the media industry to analyze the growing impact that TV had on decision-making and public […]
International Day of Non-Violence – 2 October
The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion […]