Marguerite Porete Professor of Germanic languages, philosopher and theologian, Rita Fenendael has read many original works in the original language, such as the major works of Hadewijch of Antwerp. It is inspired by the mystical beguine and poetess Marguerite Porète, tragically burned in 1310 for heresy under Philip the Fair but now largely restored and … Read more
At thirty-four, Nduduzo Makhathini is now established in the firmament of world jazz through his consummate art of transmitting his original Zulu culture. Pianist, singer, composer, conductor, teacher and more, he deploys music whose emotional force conquers audiences on all continents. His latest album, “In The Spirit of Ntu” is a baroque edifice in the … Read more
I grew up in a family of eight children. My parents did not send me to catechism but, at the age of 15, I asked to make my solemn communion, then my confirmation. Luckily, the accompanying priest was a quality chaplain like, moreover, those I met in high school and then at university. The origins … Read more
The river novel, a modern epic with international success, has arrived in series on Apple TV+. At the helm of the project, Charlie Hunnam who, in addition to playing the lead role, also acted as producer. And in the second main role, Antonia Desplat who delivers the impressive portrait of a complex woman. Upon publication, … Read more
For more than a century and a half, France has lived as a republic. Previously, and for nine centuries, princes of the Capetian House had reigned over it. After the revolution of 1830, the elder branch of the Bourbons was driven from the throne. Since then, dynastic legitimacy has continued to be embodied by a … Read more
Let’s see together the horoscope for the week from October 17 to 23, 2022 for the 12 signs of the zodiac. This week our astrologers predict that Aries will focus on careers, Taurus on finances, Gemini on love, Cancer on family life, Leo on creativity and self-expression, Virgo on their health and fitness, Libra on … Read more
While President Macron has announced the return to the society of sobriety, here is a book that risks challenging the French. Daring to talk about “The joy of eating” (1) when inflation gallops and consumers see the first food shortages appearing is not lacking in salt. But when Professor Lecerf undertook to write his work, … Read more
At a time when it is fashionable to mourn the very word religion, why praise it? Indeed, it takes a good dose of impertinence to praise religion as it has a bad reputation today. But I believe this untimely audacity necessary, because religion does indeed offer treasures of wisdom that open up the possibilities of … Read more
Kirsten Blach died Thursday evening in Paris, a few days before her 90th birthday. Nurse, she had married the famous Egyptian painter Hamed Abdalla with whom she had three children. Since the announcement of his death, many messages of condolence have poured in, testifying to the affection that many had for him. Kirsten Blach was … Read more
The Congolese-Canadian author Body Mpotitolu Ngoy proceeded to the presentation, in Kinshasa, of his book “Kassav’: from traditions to universality” in front of the press. Published by Editions du Net a few months ago, this 150-page essay is a return to the sources of inspiration that made the success of the legendary music group Kassav’. … Read more