by Marc O'Neill | 8 Dec 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
Meditation on the sacred texts of December 8th, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent Suggested readings: Baruch 5, 1-9; Psalms 125, 1-6; Philippians 1, 4-6.8-11; Luke 3,1-6 Dear brothers and sisters, dear scouts and guides, since last Sunday we have entered the time of...
by Marc O'Neill | 6 Dec 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
On World Volunteering Day, we come together to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of volunteers across the globe. These individuals dedicate their time, skills, and passion to uplift communities, protect our planet, and foster understanding among...
by Marc O'Neill | 5 Dec 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
Today, we invite everyone to take a moment to encourage and thank the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem in Boran-sur-Oise. To do so, we suggest clicking on this magical link that will take you to a special place where you can leave a word of encouragement or a...
by Marc O'Neill | 30 Nov 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
INTRODUCTION Today marks the beginning of Advent, a time of waiting, a time to live with our hearts turned towards God but with our feet firmly planted in the ground. Just as a Scout should live every day! In a world where we want “everything, right away,”...
by Marc O'Neill | 26 Nov 2024 | Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
From 21 to 24 November, members of ICCS-CICS-EM gathered for a transformative event, strengthening Catholic Scouting at the European level. Hosted at the Centre d’activités de Jambville and Boran-sur-Oise, this seminar brought exciting developments for the Scout...
by Marc O'Neill | 14 Nov 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
Try to leave the world a little better than you found it”, said Baden Powell. Simon Emmanuel Didier DASYLVA not only followed this advice, but lived it to the full at every turn. His dedication to our regional communications team and his commitment to CICS have left...