Landing in hot Manila

We spent Easter literally in the air, on four different airplanes. From Brussels to Milan. From Milan to Istanbul. From Istanbul to Kuwait. And from Kuwait to Manila in the Philippines. When we were asked about how we survived this great holidays, we could reply as follows: ‘Very vividly and symbolically. Just as Jesus rose from … Read more

Navotas: People Living at Graveyards, Literally!

Asia, particularly its coastal parts, has always been an attractive tourist destination. Fine beaches, friendly people and low prices. Ten years ago, when I spent three months travelling through Thailand, from south to north, I even met Europeans who decided to spend the whole winter in this warm country. According to their calculations, it pays … Read more

Children know how to express solidarity!

The space in front of the altar in the chapel of Slovenian pastoral center in Brussels was filled with children. Priest Dr. Zvone Štrubelj, who runs the center for four years now, had prepared a special theme for his First Communion pupils. They were discussing about a word ‘table’. We were invited to join in … Read more