Since January 2021 France has been shaken by a huge sexual abuse scandal. The scandal was triggered by the publication of the book La familia grande by lawyer Camille Kouchner.Continue Reading
This law is a disaster for the family; in the beginning of August the National Assembly of France approved of a new bioethics law. For months numerous French people andContinue Reading
A holistic life In the daily routine of the monasteries I recognized another fundamental aspect: The monks and nuns live a holistic life. Of course, each and every community emphasizesContinue Reading
The supernatural spirit Despite all the differences in the monasteries, I noticed some basic similarities: First of all, the supernatural spirit. In many conversations, the sacred architecture, during holy massContinue Reading
Benedictines & Dominicans The sun had not risen yet over the Auvergne. But some birds were already chirping. I stepped through the open church door and went slowly to theContinue Reading