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The SGDF Pilgrims of Hope, Clameurs and ICCS
During the Ascension weekend (May 29 to June 1), I participated in the weekend/pilgrimage of the Scouts and Guides of France at Taizé, passing through the Abbey of Cluny. Rich spiritual workshops and testimonies were offered to the participants: The Interreligious...
Visited the Romanian association, a recent member of the ICCS
From May 16 to 18, the Vice President of the Region, Michael Van Craen, and the Regional Chaplain, Father Claudio Fasulo, visited the Romanian association, a recent member of the ICCS. The visit was very fruitful and enriching. The meetings took place in a harmonious...
Meeting of Chaplains and Spiritual Leaders: Strengthening the Christian Presence in Scouting
In the calm and deeply spiritual setting of Spišská Kapitula in Slovakia, the meeting of chaplains and spiritual leaders from the Euro-Med region of ICCS and the European zone of ICCG took place from Sunday, March 9, to Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after lunch. These...
First Sunday of Lent
On the first Sunday of Lent, the liturgy invites us to reflect on the temptations that Jesus experienced and that we also face on the journey of life. I like to view these temptations from the perspective of scouting because in our scout life, we may experience...
A Milestone for Friends of the Earth: Sustainability Takes Root in Boran-sur-Oise 🌍✨
Friends of the Earth has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of its first environmental project in Boran-sur-Oise. This initiative marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to promoting sustainability and ecological awareness within the...
Advent – Interfaith activity
Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali Training workshop on Pacific cohabitation between scouts and guides of different religions (Christians and Muslims) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Djoliba Center, Bamako-Mali. It was an interfaith dialogue between...
ICCS – Friends of the Earth: Launch of the Programme in Cairo, a Step Forward in Promoting Laudato Si
The ICCS Friends of the Earth programme was officially launched in Cairo, marking a significant step in global efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. This initiative strengthens the commitment of the International Catholic Conference...
Working Group on the Fees System
Following the emergency resolution unanimously voted at the ICCS World Council in Cairo, the World Committee appointed a working group to consolidate the proposal for a new fees system. Associations will soon be contacted to clarify any doubts and to find the fees...
Leaven in the Dough: Driving Social Change Through Scouting
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 Council. This...
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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", "Conversion" and...
MEDITATION FOR THE 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 15th, 2024
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 Good...
Meditation on the sacred texts of December 8th, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent
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...