The theatrical release in France of Stay a while, in which the famous French-Moroccan comedian tells of how Our Lady accompanied him on a long journey of conversion, was accompanied by controversy especially in the Jewish world. The value of Lourdes and the example of Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, also a converted Jew. The appeal to … Read more
By Writing Cahors Published on 6 Nov 22 at 7:32 Lot news See my news Follow this media “The God hypothesis fascinates me. She gives me a lot of joy” Gad Elmaleh, pictured here at Cannes in 2019. © (© Wikimedia Commons) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 is released in theaters a very personal comedy where … Read more
Born to a Pentecostal father and an Ashkenazi Jewish mother, Shia LaBeouf grew up in Jewish tradition. While playing a Christian in the film Fury, released in 2014, the actor declared at the time to have converted to Christianity. In a recent interview on YouTube granted to Robert Barron, bishop of Winona-Rochester (State of New … Read more
When Sir Alec Guinness walked in his priestly costume, something happened that would change the course of his life. The recent news of actor Shia LaBeouf’s conversion to Catholicism after playing Padre Pio made me think of other actors who have played priests or religious. Who can forget Gregory Peck neither The Keys to Heaven, … Read more
SYNODALITY. The Diocesan Assembly took place on Wednesday 12 October and marked the “return” of the work done last year and indicated the way forward It was a “restitution assembly”. After a year of synodal work in parishes and communities, the Diocese organized a meeting with them to “tell” what emerged and to indicate 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
Hollywood legend, John Wayne (1907 – 1979) converted to Catholicism at the end of his life. Known worldwide for his long film career, notably his westerns, John Wayne is also known for having won the Oscar for best actor in 1970 for his role in True Grit. He has acted in, directed or produced more … Read more
From Monday 7 to Friday 11 March, during the first week of Lent, the Bishops of the Triveneto Episcopal Conference lived together the experience of the spiritual exercises. The exercises – focused on Divine Mercy – were led by Fr. Cesare Falletti, Cistercian monk, at the “Don Paolo Chiavacci” Center for Spirituality and Culture in … Read more
The spiritual exercises – centered on Divine Mercy – were led by Fr. Cesare Falletti, Cistercian monk, at the “Don Paolo Chiavacci” Center for Spirituality and Culture in Pieve del Grappa, in the locality of Crespano (TV). In this time especially dedicated to silence, prolonged listening to the word of God and personal and community … Read more