The common good, a look back at the origins of a concept in tune with the times

Such a strong need for the commons: perhaps this is revealed, consciously or not, by the references to the common good that today pepper public and private conversations. At a time of hyperindividualism and all-out commodification, of a precariousness of public services and an exacerbation of private interests in the economic struggle, the reference to … Read more

Ypsilantis. Times of Iranian History – 2/3

Iranian identity is a whole that combines amplitude and density. This sense of identity is based on the solid awareness of belonging to one of the oldest civilizations of humanity, a civilization that encompasses a pre-Islamic but also Islamic heritage. Let us hasten to add, however, that unlike Arab countries where religion and ethnic identity … Read more

Alberto Rigail Cedeño: Times of crisis, times of opportunity | Columnists | Opinion

Recently, due to the security and prison crisis, the president of Ecuador has been seen in a different mood, making strong decisions, showing himself to be a leader who commands and does what is necessary to put an end to a serious problem that affects Ecuadorians. His attitude and his actions renew the confidence of … Read more

Three days with Mary: a heavenly pledge in times of crisis

Almost two centuries ago, Our Lady appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré, giving the world the Miraculous Medal, in an era as difficult as ours. Through a pilgrimage to the parishes of Italy, the Virgin continues to bestow graces, today as then. In October, the pilgrimage of the Virgin of the Miraculous Medal resumes throughout Italy … Read more

Myriam Mihindou at La Verrière: a therapeutic work in times of crisis

After Augmented dream tactics, Guillaume Désanges, for his last exhibition at La Verrière, before being replaced by Joël Riff, invites us to heal the world through the curative work of Myriam Mihindou. Title Epidermis, the exhibition encourages us to rethink our relationship to nature, to the living through therapeutic works that remind us of the … Read more

Prototype: Third Time’s The Charm

The new event album of one of the greatest figures of the revival of Jamaican reggae is finally available. prototype released today his album titled Third Time’s The Charm (In.Digg.Nation Collective / RCA Records, available here), which he conceptualized as the 3rd episode of his trilogy of time-themed albums (after In Search Of Lost Time … Read more

San Michele: in the places and times of change | Chronicles Salerno

A place of high spirituality is the cave dedicated to the archangel in Olevano sul Tusciano, among the faithful in procession, brigands and Lucifer evicted with a kick By Aristide Fiore The Grotta di S. Michele Arcangelo, in Olevano sul Tusciano is a highly symbolic place, where ancient and contemporary paths cross which enrich its … Read more

One of the best books of the year according to The Times, The Matrix, by Lauren Groff – The Pleasure of Reading

Considered one of the best books of the year according to The TimesLumen publishes next September 8 Matrix, the latest novel by American writer Lauren Groff. Acclaimed by critics and by Barack Obama, a National Book Award finalist for Florida and winner of the Paul Bowles, PEN/O Henry and Pushcart awards, the author recovers in … Read more