What is Mardi Gras?
What is the purpose of Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is a celebration of Christian origin. It is the last day of a…
Meditate with an anonymous 3rd century sculptor
In the odor of holiness Let my prayer before you rise like incense, and my hands like the evening offering. Just close…
What is Lent? Origin, dates and associated practices
What are the origins of Lent? The term “Lent” comes from the Latin quadragesimawhich means “fortieth,” referring to the 40 days Jesus…
What is Ramadan?
Why do we do Ramadan? Ramadan is a word derived from Arabic ramida Or ar-ramad which means “overwhelming heat”. According to tradition,…
“Music transcends differences”
You took out Gaia. In a few words, make our mouths water… It is an album that pays homage to the Earth,…
Beijing Express 2026: back to basics
“2026 is the year of disconnection,” warns Stéphane Rotenberg. The host at the helm Beijing Express since its launch in 2006 explains…
the Saint-Bernard parish, one of the last places of reception for migrants
Every Saturday from 7 a.m., around a hundred migrants from Eritrea, Sudan, Mali, Afghanistan, etc. line up in front of the premises…
History and origins of Saint Valentine
On February 14, it is customary for lovers to celebrate their Valentine by exchanging gifts, sweet words, warm moments or even romantic…
Romance novels: a spectacular craze
Élisa was 15 years old in 2020. Thanks to confinement, the one who is currently studying literature at the Sorbonne started reading…
Hand in hand
I have had a life full of activities. Union and association commitments, three mandates as mayor. When I retired, I became a…