by Marc O'Neill | 21 Dec 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
Leaven in the Dough: Driving Social Change Through Scouting The “Leaven in the Dough” project builds on the text “The Place of Religions in Scouting – A Catholic Vision” and aims to help put into place the strategic priorities set at the last ICCS World...
by Marc O'Neill | 21 Dec 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are already at the gates of Christmas. This week prepares us for the imminent coming of the Child Jesus, who comes to live among us. Living Advent through the Sundays being characterized as “Vigilance”,...
by Marc O'Neill | 14 Dec 2024 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
We are already in the third week of Advent. The theme of this week is Joy. Also, we are approaching a year of joy, a year for the Jubilee. We want to walk through this year of joy as pilgrims of hope. As we heard in today’s Gospel, John the Baptist preaches the...
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...
