Marist Interreligious & Intercultural Workshop / Atelier Mariste Interreligieux et Interculturel

Marist Interreligious & Intercultural Workshop / Atelier Mariste Interreligieux et Interculturel

MARIST MISSION WORKSHOP   ON INTERRELIGIOUS AND INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE     Traduction française - voir ci-dessous Fr. Hermes Sabud, SM             4 – 28 September 2024 Ranong, Thailand Goal: "Enkindle missionaries' passion for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue" (IRICD) Specific Objectives of the Marist Mission Workshop (MMW) 2024 in the context of IRICD Be competent and capable missionaries in today's diverse world.Collaborate with and strengthen the bonds among religious missionaries.Integrate our past experiences and our future hopes as religious missionaries. The Marist Mission Workshop 2024 on Interreligious and Intercu...

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Global Debt – Africa’s Call to Change Tax Rules: Dette mondiale - L'Afrique appelle à changer les règles fiscales

Global Debt - Africa Calls to Change the Rules / Dette mondiale - L'Afrique appelle à changer les règles

Global Debt – Africa's Call to Change Tax Rules:                                                                 Traduction française ci-dessous Fred Njehu, Pan-African Political Strategist.  Greenpeace Africa <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.> Recent statistics show that global public debt has reached a record $97 trillion. [1] This means that 3,3 billion people, more than 40% of the world's population, live in countries where their governments are forced to spend more on public debt interest payments, than ...

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Interfaith - Saigon - Marist influence / Interconfessionnel - Saigon - Influence mariste

Interfaith - Saigon - Marist influence / Interconfessionnel - Saigon - Influence mariste

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND SELF-DIALOGUE                                            Traduction française - voir ci-dessous (Sr Maria) Minh Tien, RNDM The 14th Interfaith Reunion, hosted by the Archdiocese of Saigon on Sunday, October 27, 2024, was a vibrant gathering that brought together a rich tapestry of diverse religious representatives. The inclusive event included participants from Baha'i, Cao Dai, Islam, Minh Ly, Buddhism, Hoa Hao Buddhism, and Catholicism. The theme, 'Dialogue Connecting People,' served as a unifying thread, weaving through the well-set program, divided int...

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Climate Change-Oceania-Bishops Statement - Part 2 / Changement climatique-Océanie-Déclaration des évêques - Partie 2

Fiji-times-daily-reality / Fidji-times-daily-réalité

Oceania Catholic Bishops Key Statements      -     https://cepac.info            Traduction française ci-dessous Fossil Fuel Root Cause of Climate Change The Oceania Catholic Bishops concur with science by reminding the world that fossil fuel is the key driver of climate change. Fossil fuels causes carbon emission which in turn contributes to global warming. Global warming melts the ice and causes sea level rise. The root cause of climate change is fossil fuels. Therefore, the Oceania Bishops strongly say NO TO FOSSIL FUEL. The solution is to seek alternative sources of power. Weak Commitments Towards the Paris Agreement The Oc...

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Climate Change-Oceania-Bishops Statement / Changement climatique-Océanie-Déclaration des évêques

Climate Change-Oceania-Bishops Statement / Changement climatique-Océanie-Déclaration des évêques /

We the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Pacific speak from the Oceania to communicate the prophetic and pastoral voice of the Churches and the vulnerable voices of peoples' regarding the threats of climate change. The Oceania Context Our home, Oceania includes the three island sub-regions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, plus Australia and New Zealand. Our home is made up of 14 independent countries and approximately 10,000 islands. Our Oceania home has around 43.2 million people which makes up about 0.54% of the world's population. Our Oceania home is vulnerable from two main threats, namely climate change and economic exploitation and both have destructive impacts on the environ...

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Marist Atlanta - Abrahamic Faith Programs -Programmes de foi abrahamique

Marist Atlanta - Abrahamic Faith Programs /

Marist School Launches Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue      Traduction française ci-dessous Sep 30 2024 8:00 AM                                                                                                Marist School Atlanta has launched the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering mutual understanding, collaboration, and...

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1000 Abrahamic Circles: 1000 cercles abrahamiques

1000 Abrahamic Circles - 1000 cercles abrahamiques

1000 Abrahamic Circles:                                                                         traduction française ci-dessous In 2012, during Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal's tenure as Indonesian Ambassador to the United States, he assembled a group of Indonesian and American religious leaders to embark on an "Abrahamic peace mission" -- from Jakarta, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, and Washington DC. This joint delegation consisted of Islamic clerics, Christian priests and Jewish rabbis (there were no Jewish Rabbi...

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Prasit - Partner of John Larsen in Ranong / Prasit - partenaire de John Larsen à Ranong

Prasit - Partner of John Larsen in Ranong / Prasit - partenaire de John Larsen à Ranong

                                                                                                                                                          Traduction française - voir ci-dessous Many people - government officials who know me, priests and funders who support our program – ask a simple question: ...

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A Feast for the Mystery of Creation - Un festin pour le mystère de la création

A Feast for the Mystery of Creation - Un festin pour le mystère de la création -

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY                                           Traduction française - voir ci-dessous A global ecumenical process is underway for various Christian churches to jointly elevate Creation Day (September 1), also known as the World Day of Prayer for Creation, to become a liturgical feast. A working group co-convened by the UISG-USG JPIC commission, Laudato Si' Movement, and Laudato Si' Research Institute is coordinating the participation of Catholic organizations and congregations in the process. Below is some background on the proposed feast, as well as invitations for your...

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Palestinians: A Struggle for Survival in a World Turned Away. - Palestiniens : Une lutte pour la survie dans un monde refoulé

Prayers 4 Peace - Palestinians: A Struggle for Survival in a World Turned Away / Prières 4 Paix - Palestiniens : Une lutte pour la survie dans un monde refoulé

Prayers4Peace - Palestinians: A Struggle for Survival in a World Turned Away        Traduction française ci-dessous By: Rifat Kassis The Palestinian people, like many nations throughout history—Americans under British rule, the French during Nazi occupation, Indians under British imperialism, Algiers under French occupation, and others—find themselves under the iron grip of ruthless military occupation. Israel, the occupying power, imposes a regime of oppression and apartheid that denies Palestinians all their fundamental rights, among them to live in dignity and freedom. For decades, Palestinians have employed every method in their pursuit of liberation. They have t...

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Marist Atlanta & the Season of Creation - Mariste Atlanta et la saison de la création

Marist Atlanta - Season of Creation : Mariste Atlanta - Saison de la Création

Marist School's Commitment to Sustainability: Embracing the Season of Creation At Marist School in Atlanta, GA, we are proud to embrace the Catholic Church's Season of Creation by fostering a deep sense of environmental stewardship and sustainability among our students. This special time in the liturgical calendar calls upon us to reflect on our role as caretakers of God's creation and to take meaningful actions that promote the well-being of our planet. This year, Marist students are leading the way with several new initiatives and projects that reflect their commitment to sustainability and the Earth. Launching the Eco-Garden Club Thanks to a generous $1,000 grant from the Our Lady of Vict...

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Montée des eaux dans le Pacifique / Rising sea levels in the Pacific

Ouvéa-Îles-Loyauté-Nouvelle-Calédonie / Ouvea-Loyalty Islands - New Caledonia

François Grossin, mariste français en Nouvelle-Calédonie, a envoyé cet article récent : For English - see below 2024-08 27. Montée des eaux dans le Pacifique : analyse du géopolitologue du climat François Gemenne La montée des eaux continue de faire des dégâts à Ouvéa, sur la plus petite des trois îles Loyauté. Elle est particulièrement visible en bord de plage. • ©Gaël Detcheverry/ NC la 1ère Interrogé sur franceinfo ce mardi 27 août, François Gemenne, géopolitologue du climat - membre du GIEC et professeur à « L'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris », célèbre institution de science politique familièrement appelée « Sciences-Po Paris » - soulève la question de la disparition des territoire...

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An Invitation to Indigenous Solidarity? - Une invitation à la solidarité autochtone ?

Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon:  An Invitation to Solidarity?                        Traduction française ci-dessous by Nik Rodewald, Theology Teacher and Campus Minister, Marist School, Atlanta, Georgia On January 7, 2024, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress (Drama). On screen, Gladstone portrays Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese's film, Killers of the Flower Moon, a drama based on the true story of a series of murders of members of the Osage nation. The film, boasting an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio (Ernest Burkhart) and Robert Di Niro (William Kin...

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Reconciliation-Peace-Interreligious Dialogue / Réconciliation-Paix-Dialogue interreligieux

Reconciliation-Peace-Interreligious Dialogue / Réconciliation-Paix-Dialogue interreligieux

Reconciliation: A Path to Peace in Interreligious Dialogue        -     pour la traduction française, voir ci-dessous -  Hermes Sabud, SM, Program coordinator, Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (IRICD) Program of the Marist Asia Foundation, Ranong, Thailand Interreligious dialogue is a collaborative approach to life where people from diverse religious faith traditions respectfully establish connections and build friendships. When people begin to establish friendships, trust is gradually initiated and nurtured. As relationships develop, we become aware of the uniqueness of the other. There are times when it is difficult to accept and appreciate ...

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Marist Reconciliation - Creation : Réconciliation Mariste - Création

Christina DeMichele - Icon of Creation / Christina DeMichele - Icône de la création

Broadening Our Marist Mission of Reconciliation to Creation                -         Version française ci-dessous by Samu Tukidia, SM, Formator, Marist College Suva, Fiji and Lecturer in Philosophy, Pacific Regional Seminary, Suva, Fiji We live in an era of brokenness and fragmentation both within the human environment and natural environment. Violence in its many forms dominates our headlines. How do we as Marists respond to such times? Fr. John Larsen, SM, the Superior General of the Society of Mary, once noted that as Marists we are called to be "bridge-builders, instruments of reconciliation, (and) bearers of the Good ...

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The Feast of Creation - ideas to celebrate it. / La Fête de la Création – des idées pour la célébrer

Feast-of-Creation 2024 / La Fête de la Création - 2024

This year, 2024, September 1 falls on a Sunday. Here are some ideas to celebrate it – you can pick one or a combination. (See also more context about the feast below.) Before, or after, the Sunday Eucharist: (Could be tied to your Sunday service, immediately before or after, or could be done ecumenically at another time that day) ●  Invite your community to ponder this great mystery by praying the "Via Creationis" (or "Way of Creation", inspired by the Via Crucis format). ●  Pray the Vespers service (evening prayer) of the Orthodox Church for September 1. ●  Organize a Creation-themed prayer for your community using resources such as those of the Season of Creat...

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Synod on Synodality - USG-UISG Contribution: Synode sur la synodalité - Contribution USG-UISG :

UISG - USG Document: Contributions for the Synod on the Synodality In a significant move towards shaping the future of the Catholic Church, the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) and the Union of Superiors General (USG) have released their 2024 contribution to the ongoing discussion on "How To Be A Church In Mission?" This collaborative effort responds to questions posed by the General Secretariat of the Synod on March 14, 2024, reflecting a global perspective from religious leaders worldwide. The contribution synthesizes responses from UISG and USG members across the globe, organized into five key themes: - Co-Responsibility for Mission; - Authority, Governance and Participatio...

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Notre Dame Refugee Centre - 25 years of Service : Centre de réfugiés Notre Dame - 25 ans de service

Notre Dame Refugee Centre - 25 years of Service / Centre de réfugiés Notre Dame - 25 ans de service

25 Years of Service in Notre Dame Refugee Centre [from Euro-Info SM – July] Notre Dame Refugee Centre (NDRC) in London, founded in 1996, had the opportunity to celebrate an important anniversary on 21 June, 25 years of service of Brian Mitchell, who is currently the senior immigration advisor. During his time in this post, personnel, both Marist religious and lay, have revolved around him! He is an exceptional example of dedication to this vulnerable community, and it can honestly be said that Brian has been instrumental in shaping the Centre into the service it is today. Brian writes, "I am genuinely appreciative of the experience NDRC has offered me. I came to the centre in 1999 with very ...

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Marists and the JPIC Rome Commission - Les Maristes et la Commission JPIC Rome

Lauro da Silva sm - amidst the 70+ other Representatives / Lauro da Silva sm - parmi plus de 70 autres représentants

On May 11, 2024, I, Lauro da Silva Ferreira, at the request of the Assistant General Father Ben McKenna, I joined the Meeting of the Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation – JPIC Roma, of the USG [Union of Superiors General-men]/UISG [International Union of Superiors General – women]. The meeting took place at: Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo. Pour la traduction française voir ci-dessous The first factor that struck me was the number of participants. Representatives from more than seventy different religious congregations. The vast majority were first-time members of the commission. For this reason, I believe, the meeting took place with an introductory bias, in the sense of pre...

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Talitha Kum - end human trafficking - mettre fin à la traite des êtres humains

Talitha Kum - end human trafficking - mettre fin à la traite des êtres humains

TALITHA KUM2nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Rome May 2024                                Voir la traduction française ci-dessous 150 delegates and participants from 71 countries, representing 60 Talitha Kum networks throughout the world …including two Kiwis, Ms Jeanette Atabelo & Sr Catherine Jones, smsm, and two Fijians, Sr Esther Powell DOLC & Ms Andrea Manueli …. gathered around the theme, "Journeying together, to end Human Trafficking: Compassion in action for Transformation."It was a special gift to begin on Pentecost Sunday, as we let the Holy Spirit guide us through the synodal process of listening ...

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