lunedì 12 aprile 2021
mercoledì 7 aprile 2021
FRANCIS, GOD'S JESTER - FRANCESCO, IL GIULLARE DI DIO
Pope Francis to young people: God is thirsty for you
“Francesco il giullare di Dio” is a
new book authored by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa with the introduction
written by Pope Francis. In it, the Pope encourages young people to respond to
the call of God who never ceases to thirst for us.
By Vatican News staff writer
Pope Francis has penned some words of
introduction to a book written by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher
of the Papal Household.
The new book titled “Francesco il
giullare di Dio" (loosely translated as “Francis, God’s jester”) tells the
story of Brother Pacificus, a storyteller, who was a follower of St. Francis of
Assisi. The book is published by the Edizioni Francescane Italiane.
Addressed to young people
The Holy Father highlights that the
book is written for young, searching people “as a gift” filled with the “esteem
and trust” that he places in all young people.
Pope Francis notes that many,
perhaps, have read and questioned Jesus’ words in the Gospels: "Ask and it
will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to
you. For whoever asks receives, and whoever seeks finds, and to him who knocks
it will be opened" (Mt 7:7-8).
“These are powerful words, full of a
great and demanding promise,” the Pope affirms. “But, we might ask ourselves:
are they to be taken seriously? If I ask the Lord, will He really listen to my
request? If I seek him, will I find Him? If I knock, will He open the door to
me? …Doesn’t experience sometimes seem to belie this promise? …Can these words
be trusted or not? …Won’t they, too, like so many others I hear around me, be a
source of illusions and therefore of disappointment?”
These questions call to mind another
passage of scripture which illuminate them in all their depth, the Pope said:
“You will seek me and you will find me, for you will seek me with all your
heart; I will let myself be found by you". (Jer 29:13-14).
Likewise, “God allows Himself be
found, yes, but only by those who seek Him with all their heart,” Pope Francis
writes.
The Lord answers if we seek Him
Pope Francis goes on to illustrate
examples of promises fulfilled when Jesus encountered people. He says that the
Lord allowed Himself to be found by the insistence of the importunate widow, by
Nichodemus’ thirst for truth, by the faith of the centurion, by the cry of the
widow of Nain, by the leper’s desire for health and by Bartimaeus’ longing for
sight.
These people, the Pope notes, “are
the ones for whom finding an answer had become an essential matter…any one of
them could have rightfully uttered the words of Psalm 63: "My soul thirsts
for you [Lord], my flesh longs for you, like a barren land without water".
In the same way, “the one who seeks
finds if they seek with all their heart, if the Lord becomes as vital for them
as water for the desert, as the earth for a seed, as the sun for a flower.”
This also is respectful of our
freedom, as faith is not given automatically, indifferent of our participation,
but rather "it asks you to involve yourself in the first person and with
your whole self. It is a gift that wants to be wanted. It is, in essence, Love
that wants to be loved.”
God is thirsty for us
“Perhaps you have been looking for
the Lord and have not found Him. Allow me to ask you a question: How strong was
your desire for Him?” The Pope inquires.
“Seek Him with all the impetus of
your heart, pray, ask, invoke, cry out, and He, as He has promised, will be
found,” the Pope urges. Because “the Lord desires that you seek Him so that He
can find you.”
Recalling the words of St. Gregory of
Naziansus “Deus sitit sitiri”, Pope Francis further explains
that “God is thirsty for us to thirst for Him” so that by finding us willing,
he might meet us.
Responding to God’s call
“What if He knocks on your door
today?” the Pope asks: “When the Lord calls us to Himself, He does not
want compromise or hesitation on our part, but a radical response.”
Illustrating the importance of
responding to God’s call, Pope Francis recounts the story of a renowned “King
of verse” who met St. Francis one day in the monastery of Colpersito in San
Severino Marche. In a similar manner as St. Paul, struck by light on his way to
Damascus, this “king of verse” was struck by the holiness of St. Francis and
immediately lost all his hesitation.
In that moment, “a new man was born,”
the Pope explains.” He was no longer William of Lisciano, the king of verse,
but Brother Pacificus, a man inhabited by a new peace previously unknown. From
that day, he became all for God, consecrated entirely to Him, one of Saint
Francis' closest companions, a witness to the beauty of faith.”
God has not stopped calling
Further inviting young people to read
the book, Pope Francis reminds them that “God has not stopped calling,” and he
does not tire of coming to meet us “as the shepherd seeks the lost sheep, as
the woman of the house seeks the lost coin, as the father seeks his children.”
“If you only lower the volume on
other things and raise the volume of your greatest desires, you will hear it
loud and clear within you and around you,” Pope Francis notes.
God continues to call and patiently
awaits from us the same response that Our Lady gave: “Behold, I am the handmaid
of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word" (Lk 1:38).
“If you have the courage to leave
your securities and open yourself to Him," Pope Francis concludes, "a
new world will open up for you; and you, in turn, will become a light for
others.”
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B - THE NELKEN-LINE - Sint-Lievenscollege Antwerpen
Beste collega’s, We willen jullie graag laten meegenieten van de prestaties van de leerlingen van ons college. Hierbij dus de tekst en uitleg en de link naar deze prachtige creatieve choreografie.
Beste leerlingen, ouders en collega's, Pina Bausch (1940-2009) is een wereldberoemde en gelauwerde choreografe die met haar repertoire een grote invloed heeft gehad op de Europese hedendaagse dans. Bovendien heeft de Pina Bausch Foundation een participatieproject gelanceerd: 'The Nelken-Line' met muziek van Louis Armstrong.
Hiermee werd en wordt nog steeds iedereen uitgenodigd om te dansen op vier bewegingen: 'lente, zomer, herfst en winter'. Met een aanstekelijk enthousiasme hebben ook wij deelgenomen aan deze traditie. In een tijd zonder schooltoneel, zonder uitstappen en zonder ruimte voor cultuur, wilden we aan de slag om creatief en expressief iedereen op school samen te brengen en binnen de lijntjes te kleuren van de Nelken-Line.
Als een hulde voor veerkracht en hoop, als een dekentje voor mensen in lastige tijden! Het heeft ons zeer veel deugd gedaan. Wij zijn zo trots op het resultaat, of simpelweg: wij zijn zo trots op jullie! Saar Vandael en Nancy Vermeire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3cEm3Hayi
Dear colleagues, We would like you to enjoy the performance of the students of our college. So here is the text and explanation and the link to this wonderfully creative choreography.
Dear students, parents and colleagues, Pina Bausch (1940-2009) is a world-famous and award-winning choreographer whose repertoire has had a major impact on contemporary European dance. Moreover, the Pina Bausch Foundation launched a participatory project: 'The Nelken-Line' with music by Louis Armstrong.
With this, everyone was and still is invited to dance to four movements: 'spring, summer, autumn and winter'. We also took part in this tradition with contagious enthusiasm. In a time with no school plays, no outings and no space for culture, we wanted to get to work creatively and expressively bringing everyone at school together and colouring within the lines of the Nelken Line.
As a tribute to resilience and hope, as a blanket for people in difficult times! It has brought us great joy. We are so proud of the result, or simply: we are so proud of you! Saar Vandael and Nancy Vermeire
Chers collègues, Nous aimerions vous faire profiter de la performance des étudiants de notre collège. Voici donc le texte, l'explication et le lien vers cette magnifique chorégraphie créative.
Chers élèves, parents et collègues, Pina Bausch (1940-2009) est une chorégraphe mondialement connue et primée dont le répertoire a eu un impact majeur sur la danse européenne contemporaine. En outre, la Fondation Pina Bausch a lancé un projet participatif : "The Nelken-Line" sur une musique de Louis Armstrong.
Il s'agissait, et il s'agit toujours, d'une invitation à danser sur quatre mouvements : "printemps, été, automne et hiver". Avec un enthousiasme contagieux, nous avons également participé à cette tradition. À une époque où il n'y avait pas de théâtre scolaire, pas de sorties et pas d'espace pour la culture, nous voulions nous mettre au travail de manière créative et expressive pour rassembler tout le monde à l'école et colorer les lignes de la Nelken-Line.
Comme un hommage à la résilience et à l'espoir, comme une couverture pour les personnes dans les moments difficiles ! Il nous a apporté une grande joie. Nous sommes si fiers du résultat, ou simplement : nous sommes si fiers de vous ! Saar Vandael et Nancy Vermeire
martedì 6 aprile 2021
L'EDUCATION DANS UN MONDE POST-COVID
L’éducation dans un monde post-Covid:
considérations supplémentaires
- Résumé
Ce document de discussion analyse certaines implications des idées proposées dans le document initial «L’éducation dans un monde post-COVID : Neuf idées pour l’action publique»(2020) produit par la Commission internationale sur les futurs de l’éducation. Parmi les contributeurs de ce document figurent des experts éminents ayant une large expérience professionnelle et politique, provenant de diverses régions du monde. L’ensemble de ces neuves idées interconnectées éclaire la voie à suivre pour transformer l’éducation et les systèmes éducatifs et concevoir l’avenir dans une optique progressiste. D’une part, il réaffirme les principes de base, la compréhension et les engagements concernant l’éducation en tant que bien commun mondial et droit de l’homme universel ; il exprime également la nécessité de réinventer le multilatéralisme pour un nouvel ordre mondial et, surtout, demobiliser des idées et des fonds pour transformer l’éducation. D’autre part, le document plaide en faveur d’un programme éducatif global, incluant les questions critiques suivantes: (i) visualiser les éducateurs comme des décideurs dans les systèmes éducatifs ; (ii) considérer les étudiants comme des acteurs actifs ayant des droits ; (iii) reconnaître la valeur et la spécificité de l’espace scolaire ; (iv) aborder les dilemmes autour de la capacité de la technologie à combler les inégalités ; et (v) revoirles contenus d’enseignement pour la durabilité des jeunes générations.Nous examinerons successivement chacune de ces neuf idées interconnectées.Mots-clésEducation, Droits de l’Homme, rôle des éducateurs, utilisation des outils technologiques en éducation, l’école comme lieu, révision des contenus, multilatéralisme
L’éducation dans un monde post-Covid: considérations supplémentaires - UNESCO Digital Library
UNESCO - EDUCATION THIS WEEK
(6 – 9 April
2021) | |||
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-WHERE ARE TEACHERS PRIORITIZED FOR THE
COVID-19 VACCINE?- | |||
Wondering where teachers are being prioritized for the
COVID-19 vaccine? Check
out this new map to find out. Based on data from 150 countries—including data from the
UNESCO/UNICEF/World
Bank Survey on National Education Responses to COVID-19 School Closures, the research found that only 17 countries coming from
several regions prioritize teachers within the first group for
vaccination.
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CCNGO REPORT PROVIDING A CSO LENS ON FUTURES OF
EDUCATION | |||
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EXECUTIVE BOARD | |||
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The UNESCO 211th session of the
Executive Board is taking place from 7 to 21 April. The draft Medium-Term Strategy (C/4) and draft Programme and Budget (C/5) are the major items on the agenda and will set the stage for UNESCO’s work in the years to come. Other key issues to be discussed include, among others, the UNESCO Strategy for Technological Innovation in Education (2021-2025), a study on the desirability of revising the 1974 Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, invitations to the International Conference of States to adopt the revised higher education convention for the Arab States as well as progress reports on SDG 4 coordination and the Futures of Education. The Executive Board will also look at the item on the Future of the International Bureau of Education (IBE), which has been postponed from the last session. See the provisional agenda and timetable | |||
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EDUCATION EVENTS THIS
WEEK | |||
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Here are the main events coming up this week. For more
information regarding these events and others, please visit the event’s
page. 6 April E9 Digital
Learning Initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards
SDG4 - Read
the article in connection to this
event 7 April "12 keys to
strengthening citizenship education in Chile" - Publication launch | |||
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sabato 3 aprile 2021
LA CHARITE' TEMOIGNAGE DE LA RESURRECTION - fr - en - it
MESSAGE DE MSG DOLLMANN
La charité comme un service
humble et quotidien
La charité, un don et une mission du Christ ressuscité
X Vincent DOLLMANN
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