Brother François, a guide to protect our common home                                      Traduction française - voir ci-dessous This reflection of Jose Nacianceno, from the Province of East Asia, commemorates the 10th anniversary of his landmark encyclical, "Laudato Si'," celebrated on May 24, along with Laudato Si' Week 2025, from the 24th to the 31st. The reflection is an invitation to the event on May 27, "The Three Francises," promoted by the Secretariat of Solidarity, in the context of Laudato Si' Week. In these lines, José presents Brother Francisco as an inspiration and guide for prote...

The One Abrahamic Family In the biblical tradition, Ishmael and Isaac are brothers, or to be more precise, half-brothers. The first was born from Hagar, and the second from Sarah (c.f. Gen 16 and 21). The Arabs claim physical descent from Abraham through Ishmael; the Jews claim physical descent from Abraham through Isaac; and the Christians claim spiritual descent from Abraham through faith in Jesus Christ. Thus, all three religious traditions claim connection to the ancient Patriarch, each in their own way. Hence, Jews, Christians, and Muslims are all kin; all belong to one family; are all sisters and brothers; are all daughters and sons of Abraham. Accordingly, we speak of the "Abrahamic r...

ATLANTIC HOSPITALITY: A mission for and with migrants                                 Traduction française ci-dessous I am Father Youssouph Stev YOUM, a member of the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers). I am currently on a mission in Senegal as the Director of a school still under construction in the suburbs of Dakar in Senegal. The mission of this school is to provide the populations of this locality with the same quality of education as those in the city and also to create employment for young people. It is therefore an ongoing project that integrates many aspects of educational, pastoral work with that of y...

Our Lady of Consolation Center: A Beacon of Hope for Children with Special Needs         traduction française ci-dessous Introduction Our Lady of Consolation Center (OLCC) for Children and Persons Living with Special Needs, Bambili, Cameroon, Africa, is a daycare center which has been serving the community for 18 years. Located in Bambili, Tubah subdivision, approximately 14km from Bamenda town. It cares for 30 children, 17 of them are girls while 13 are boys, with a dedicated staff of 4 including a physiotherapist, social worker, driver, and a steward. Established under the auspices of the Marist Fathers, this daycare center serves as a sanctuary for children with d...

Traduction française ci-dessous This Tribute to Pope Francis comes from the Justice and Peace Commission based in Rome: which represents some 800,000 consecrated religious worldwide. As Marists we are represented, and we collaborate, on this International Commission through our three Marist Commissions – Ecology - Migrants and Refugees - and Inter-religious Dialogue & Reconciliation - which were established by our Superior General, Fr John Larsen SM, after our 2017 General Chapter. In this Spirit we share this Tribute: With the Poor, for the Planet:    Remembering Pope Francis  To all Members of the JPIC Commission Union of Superiors General [M] -Union of Internationa...

'Deep resurrection'   - Dan Horan                   Traduction française en cours There is a particular concept in theology and eco-spirituality known as "deep resurrection." The renowned Catholic theologian St. Joseph Sr. Elizabeth Johnson is best known for developing the idea, first in her 2014 book Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love and later in a 2023 article titled "Deep Resurrection" and in a chapter in her latest book, Come, Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and Earth. The notion of "deep resurrection" begins with theological reflection on the significance of the incarnation of the Word for the whole of creation, and...

Résurrection profonde Daniel P. Horan En théologie et en éco-spiritualité, Il existe un concept appelé « résurrection profonde ». La célèbre théologienne catholique Elizabeth Johnson, Sœur de Saint-Joseph, s'est surtout fait connaître pour avoir développé cette idée, d'abord dans son livre de 2014, Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love, (Demandez aux bêtes : Darwin et le Dieu de l'amour, recension en anglais du National Catholic Reporter) puis dans un article de 2023 intitulé Deep Resurrection (Résurrection profonde, Revue Modern Believing Volume 64, N° 2) et dans un chapitre de son dernier livre, Come, Have Breakfast : Meditations on God and Earth (Venez, nourrissez-vous : méditations ...

L'économie de la mer est essentielle pour l'économie mondiale                   English Translation below Les mers et océans sont indispensables à la vie sur Terre : ils recouvrent 71 % de la surface de la planète, constituent 90 % de la biosphère, assurent la sécurité alimentaire de plus de trois milliards de personnes, permettent le transport de plus de 80 % des marchandises mondiales et abritent les câbles sous-marins transportant 98 % du trafic Internet international. Les nouvelles statistiques et analyses de l'OCDE mettent en évidence le rôle fondamental que joue la mer dans l'économie et les moyens de subsistance de centaines de million...

Digital Cleanup                                               Traduction française ci-dessous                              This Blog is inspired by Parami University's initiative to address the emerging issue of digital waste and its effect of the global environment. Parami's online connection with students in and from Myanmar encourages refugee youth to develop a sensitivity to ecological issues. Why Digital Cleanup? While pollution is commonly associated with visible factors like industrial em...

War and the Environment – an online Course                Le monde au-delà de la guerre   voir ci-dessous This course is about war and the environment. It is designed for anyone interested in or working on anti-war or climate change issues, and anyone who wishes to know more about peace and the environment. To meet the needs of those just described, the course focusses on how war and war preparation are major contributors to the climate change crisis. The course also involves a focus on how natural resources play a role in many of the armed conflicts worldwide, and how wars divert resources from meeting the human and environmental needs ...

Season of Creation 2025 Theme Presentation - Peace with Creation.                             Français & Español - ver abajo Isaiah 32:14-18 "For the palace will be forsaken, the populous city deserted; the hill and the watchtower will become dens forever, the joy of wild asses, a pasture for flocks. Until a spirit from on high is poured out on us, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest. Then justice will dwell in the wilderness and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness, and tr...

La communauté mariste du 104, rue de Vaugirard à Paris, une communauté d'accueil                 Traduction anglaise ci-dessous René Godard sm La communauté mariste de Paris est dispersée entre quatre lieux du centre de la capitale française. Quatre Pères vivent au 104 de la rue de Vaugirard, dans le 6ème arrondissement. Deux autres, le Provincial et l'Économe provincial, au 89 de la rue du Cherche-Midi, à proximité. Une cour intérieure permet de circuler d'un bâtiment à l'autre. Les trois autres Pères vivent dans un autre quartier de la ville, au 68 rue des Plantes dans le 14ème arrondissement. Deux sont dans un foyer-résidence pour personnes âgé...

A Reflection: Spes Non Confundit           Traduction française ci-dessous Fr. Hermes Bajao Sabud, SM Inspired by: The presentations during the gathering, seminar-workshop of Priests, Religious and Lay Leaders Led by: Bishop Paolo Trairong Muntree Diocese of Suratthani, Thailand 12 - 14 February 2025 As I reflected on the different presentations during this seminar, I couldn't help but think of our brothers and sisters who are suffering right now. The people in Myanmar, who are suffering from the cruelty of the political turmoil in the country, are right in front of our eyes. The vulnerable people in the Middle East are living in fear and struggling to survive d...

Bénévole au secours populaire Jean-Yves Denizet sm                                                                                     English Translation see below Je suis arrivé à Paris dans la communauté du 104 en 2012. Je désirais vivre une mission qui tienne compte de mon parcours. Un ami m'a recommandé de devenir bénévole au secours populaire. Depuis plus de 10 ans je me rends tous les lundis et jeudis, pendant 2 heures. Ma principale activité consiste à collaborer avec une ...

Introduction                                                                                                         Traduction française - voir ci-dessous "We are deeply shocked and saddened." Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon and President of the Episcopal Conference of Myanmar, expressed his deep sorrow and that of the entire Church for the brutal murder of Fr. Donald Martin Ye Naing Win - 44 years of age, which oc...

The Oceania Marist Project of Tutu Rural Training Centre (TRTC), Taveuni, Fiji, recently concluded its annual staff seminar on high note, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for six new staff members. The seminar provided an opportunity for deep reflection, learning and alignment with TRTC's vision* and mission. * The week began with a three-day retreat focused on Marist Spirituality, allowing new and existing staff to immerse themselves in the foundational values of humility, simplicity and service. This was followed by two days of formation, emphasizing the significance of enfleshing TRTC's vision and Mission in daily operations and community engagements. A Highlight of the s...

Myanmar's ongoing conflict can be traced back to the British colonial era (1824-1948), during which ethnic tensions were exacerbated through a "divide and rule" strategy. Following independence, a lack of national unity led ethnic minorities such as the Karen, Kachin, and Shan to establish armed groups advocating for autonomy. The situation deteriorated after a military coup in 1962, resulting in an authoritarian regime that centralized power and suppressed dissent. This protracted conflict has transformed Myanmar into a battleground between government forces and ethnic armed groups, with severe repercussions for civilians (Human Rights Watch, 2023). In February 2021, the military overthrew ...

The theme of this Jubilee Year is: "Hope does not disappoint". Fr Ted Keating SM - USA - writes the Introduction for us on the Project of Caritas International inviting us to Sign the Petition for unjust Debt Cancellation.       Traduction française ci-dessous Introduction We are happy to see that the Jubilee Year called forth by Pope Francis includes significant attention to the debt crisis in our contemporary global world. It is being shared here by Caritas and then by Pax Christi International with an invitation to other groups that are interested. Three strategic goals are listed by Caritas below. An article in The New York Times last month reported that more than 17 ...

Resilience and Sustainability: The Laudato Si' Project's Mission in Yaounde                          Traduction française - ci-dessous In the heart of Nkoloman, Yaounde, lies the Laudato Si' Project, a promising agricultural initiative dedicated to sustainability and community empowerment. Spread across five hectares of land owned by the Marist Fathers of the District of Africa, this project has been steadily growing over the past 12 years. Seven years ago, it adopted the name "Laudato Si'," inspired by the encyclical of Pope Francis, which emphasises the importance of caring for our planet and living sustainably. The proj...

Marist Mission Workshop (MMW), Thailand (2024)                                                   Traduction française ci-dessous Inter Religious Inter Cultural Dialogue: Diversity Enriches Community :   Bro. Rubel Raphael Nokrek, fms "Peace in One's Heart Starts in One's Hands," said one of the Buddhist Monks. It was a wonderful experience for me to participate the Marist Mission Workshop (MMW) in Ranong, Thailand last month from Sep. 04- Sep. 27, 2024. The program was organized by the Marist Fathers who is known as the 'Society of Mary (SM)' with the pu...