Category Archives: Media education

“Motherhood is the genesis of all possible meaning in life. In ‘saying yes to life,’ a woman proclaims to herself that she is open to the life within her. Time stands still, and eternity becomes part of this world. Then… humanity is created.” This is how the very young Simone Tropea, author of Generated and…

On our site, we have often discussed the harmful effects of pornography. We have also talked about the danger of child pornography and the not-so-far-fetched possibility that photos of our children we post on social networks are used and spread in “indecent” ways. It’s time to address yet another issue: children being exposed to sexually…

Are you looking for a movie to enjoy together as a family? We have a few suggestions for you of animated films that are suitable for both children and adults (some of which are older, and others more recent). All three share a common theme: the importance of friendship, loyalty, and sharing one's life with…

On June 27, 1693, the first women's magazine in history was printed. It was in 17th century England that the Ladies Mercury came onto the scene. Its publication was a milestone in the history of written press, becoming the first magazine dedicated entirely to women. However, it wasn't until 1944 that Helen Valentine, an American,…

Big tech companies will conquer the world... or maybe they already have. Technological advancement is the 21st century’s norm, and tech companies make up the "invisible hand" that governs underlying dynamics. The multi-million-dollar industry that sprung up in Silicon Valley a few decades ago – and that we have watched with amazement, optimism, admiration, and…

We are continuously becoming a more connected global society. Did you know that the average time people spend online is almost seven hours per day? (Or 6 hours, 58 minutes, to be more precise… four minutes more than last year.) This means that we spend 40% of our waking hours online. Moreover, the growth of…

Does the Big Bang Theory rule out the creation theory? Is there room for God in the science lab? Why do we die? Will the human mind be replaced by artificial intelligence? These are some of the “Big Questions” that scientists, philosophers, theologians, and all of us “mere mortals” are constantly asking. In some cases,…

When a year ends and a new one begins, it's usually time to take stock of everything in our lives. We think back on our achievements and failures. We consider how much progress we’ve made and how we can be better. The beginning of the year is also a time to make "resolutions": we say…

Stories have always helped people to recount or teach lessons. They inspire us, they shape our decisions, they help us to relate to painful situations and to put into words things that we sometimes struggle to recognize and express. They may be written with the purpose of entertaining, educating, or relaying important messages. Whatever their…

Back in the eighteenth century, the nuptial union of young aristocrats was instrumental in preserving their economic inheritance and "indissolubly" binding ties between their families. This would ensure a more prominent position in society for everyone involved. Everything was arranged by parents. The woman would have known the identity of her future husband while still…