In the vast history of humanity, there are figures who stand out for their courage, unwavering faith, and a determination that transcends conventional barriers. One of these figures is Saint Joan of Arc, known as the Maiden of Orleans. Her story is a testament to courage and devotion, and her legacy continues to inspire people … Read more
Doctor of Philosophy and Letters, the writer is a full professor of Philosophy of Education at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a main author of Editorial Fragmenta In “Reading as a Prayer” he condenses, almost through aphorisms, his interpretation of the world and of the wisdoms that have spent millennia seeking answers in religion, … Read more
Pope Francis, on June 29, made public the beautiful apostolic letter desiderio on the liturgical formation of the people of God with which he wants to “invite the whole Church to rediscover, guard and live the truth and power of the Christian celebration” and asks that “the holy people of God be helped to drink … Read more
When the news of the sudden death of Joan Ollé Two novel characters came to mind. Although I did not know him personally, his defamation and civil death case caught my attention and seemed symptomatic of the miseries of our time. The first character I am referring to is Charles Arrowbythe protagonist and narrator of … Read more
The great ladies of classic cinema gave prominence to the so-called ‘seventh art’. Many of them are past their 80s and 90s and are still active shooting on time. Sofía Loren with 87 years, Joan Collins with 89, Gina Lollobrigida with 95, Ángela Lansbury with 97 or Eva Marie Saint with 98 are some examples. … Read more
Marion Cotillard appears in a Dantesque setting, with a groundbreaking staging and a tone that refers to the cruelty of Passolini, the nudity of Dreyer and the complexity of Bergman. The dramatic oratorio Joan of Arc at the stakethe new bet of the Teatro Real in co-production with the Frankfurt Opera, It is an opera … Read more
In the history of cinema there are films that speak directly of religious subjects, but there are others that, although apparently they do not speak, raise spiritual questions of the firstorder. Many directors have been able to penetrate this transcendent dimension of reality and of the human being with the camera. The Russian director Andréi … Read more