World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism – and others living with autism – face every day. As a growing global health issue owing to its increasing exposure in the press and common knowledge, autism is an issue that is […]
World Down Syndrome Day – 21 March
All of us have come into contact with those with Down Syndrome at one time or other. Usually free-spirited and happy, and often surrounded by adoring animal friends, people with Down Syndrome seem to be able to enjoy the little things in life the way that many of us can’t—and […]
27th Sunday of Year B – 2024
There are some texts from the Bible which we know well – we have heard, or read, some of Jesus’ parables many times and we are familiar with their message. On the other hand, there are other texts that we do not recognize as easily. Yet often, the message they […]
International Literacy Day – 8 September 2024
Despite steady progress made across the world, literacy challenges persist with at least 763 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills in 2020. The recent COVID-19 crisis and other crisis, such as climate change and conflicts, have been exacerbating the challenges. This year, ILD will be celebrated under […]
World Thyroid Day – 25 May
« Established in 2008, World Thyroid Day highlights five major goals to: – Increase awareness of thyroid health, – Promote understanding of advances made in treating thyroid diseases, – Emphasize the prevalence of thyroid diseases, – Focus on the urgent need for education and prevention programs, and – Expand awareness of new treatment modalities.” The Logo […]
Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord, Year B – 2024
Seeing… Understanding… Believing… The gradual process of perception… The slowly evolving recognition… The graced-filled experience of FAITH! The text offered to our reflection on this Easter Sunday (John 20:1-9) is an interesting one – interesting and inspiring! Interesting in that it is linked to the reality of human experience. Inspiring […]
International Day of Human Fraternity – 4 February
Human fraternity for peace and cooperation We need — perhaps more than ever before — to recognize the valuable contribution of people of all religions, or beliefs, to humanity and the contribution that dialogue among all religious groups can make towards an improved awareness and understanding of the common values […]
World Kiswahili Language Day – 7 July
In the 1950s the United Nations established the Kiswahili language unit of United Nations Radio, and today Kiswahili is the only African language within the Directorate of the Global Communications at the United Nations. The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolution 71/328 of 11 September 2017, on multilingualism, welcomed […]
World Human Spirit Day – 17 February
World Human Spirit Day is observed annually on February 17 as a day to encourage mindfulness through meditation; to get us to form the habit of constant reflection as a way to feel content in our pressure-filled society. According to Daniel Helminiak, it’s “a respected philosopher in the space of […]
Global Day of Parents – 1st June 2022
Appreciate All Parents Throughout the World Since the 1980s, the important role of the family has increasingly come to the attention of the international community. The General Assembly adopted a number of resolutions and proclaimed the International Year of the Family and the International Day of Families. Emphasizing the critical role […]