At this time, in many countries of the northern hemisphere the school year begins. As a reflection on the value of effort and the importance of education, we invite you to see, comment and share the following video, an animated short story that tells us how education...
Javier F. Chento
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Towards the Peripheries of Life (10): Nador – Alhucemas
It is dawning again in Alhucemas and we go back again to the daily routine, but the moments, the laughter and the presence of God is renewed. We savour the time, we do not get bored, there is always something to do. It is a blessing for us to see life through these...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (9): The Community in Alhucemas
Sunday, day for celebrating and sharing the Eucharist in community: the people that were in Nador moved to Alhucemas very early in the morning. In the reunion, there were many hugs, smiles and quick talks to try to share everything lived during the past days. Once...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (7 and 8): Mount Gurugú, Dar-Heiria (House of the Poor), Dar Asalaam (House of Peace)
Dar Asalaam (Al Hucemas) We woke up in this new city to get to know the Dar Asalaam (House of Peace), where the Brothers of the White Cross welcome Alhucemas kids who have functional diversities. It is Friday and it is time to learn a little more about the Qur'an, we...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (6): Nador (Morocco)
"How beautiful and great is to know, love and serve God! It's the only thing we have to do in the world. Everything else is wasted time" – Andrea Varela and Sergio Vicente We got up early to head to the border. Once we pass Spanish customs, an unknown world opens up...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (5): Melilla
"Many do not arrive, their dream sinks, wet papers, papers without owner" We dawn in the autonomous Spanish City of Melilla and we go to the CETI. We are received by its manager, Carlos Montero, who will guide us on a visit to the facilities. Once there, we have the...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (4): the Plastic Sea (Almería)
Mountains, Plastic, Sea. We start the day heading to El Ejido, where we are welcomed by the CEPAIM Association. We divided ourselves into three groups to explore the plastic sea that surrounds the area. We are guided by Abdelaziz, a Moroccan who has been in Spain for...
Mary, “a Sign of Hope and Comfort for Your People”
On August 15th, the Catholic Church celebrates a great Marian Feast: the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this occasion, we of the Company of the Daughters of Charity would like to offer you a meditation, suitable for communal or personal use, on this dogma...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (3): CIE Algeciras – Tarifa and Proyecto Alma
We start the day with Eucharist with the community of Centro Contigo, then we head towards El Saladillo (Algeciras). Once there we divided into three groups and visited the CIEs of Tarifa and Algeciras, and the Alma Project. Route 1: CIES When we arrive at the Island...
The Pope Video – August 2017 – For Artists
The arts and nature express the beauty of creation and bring joy to the soul. Let us join the Pope in praying for artists, so that with their creativity, they continue showing us the greatness of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0BzXOfBTwc The Pope Video is a...