1+ week, 6+ day ago (465+ words) This post is also available in: Spanish, French Coexistence: an art of living together based on recognizing the Other'inside and outside oneself'in their personal, cultural, ethnic, social, and religious diversity, in full equality, and on the inner feeling of their humanity. It all begins with human and spiritual encounters. We are a group of friends from France and Spain, inspired by Silo's Message: a free, non-dogmatic, and non-denominational spirituality. Together, we have embarked on a journey in Occitania guided by a search for meaning, connection, and inner transformation. This adventure gave rise to the Contemporary Coexistence project, focused on learning how to live together better and fueled by a sensitivity that recognizes the humanity in every being. We wanted to go beyond our personal experience to propose a collective approach, accessible to all those who aspire to a more conscious,…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago (206+ words) On November 24, Archbishop Alberto Uy issued a pastoral appeal "inviting all of us to celebrate Christmas in 2025 with greater simplicity, deeper compassion, and more intentional solidarity with the poor." His appeal came on the heels of the string of disasters that ravaged communities with deadly quakes and floods, destroyed homes and churches, and harmed people's livelihoods. "Christmas is not about extravagance. It is not about noise, fireworks, or lavish food," the archbishop said." In response to the disasters that affected millions in Cebu province and other areas, he asked the parishes, religious communities, institutions and families to: "Let our homes shine not with lights but with love. Let our parishes be filled not with noise but with prayer. Let our celebrations focus not on abundance but on presence-God's presence and each other's presence," he said. "May our simple celebration this…...