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THE GRIMSHAW PODCAST
BUILDING CITIES OF HOPE

THE GRIMSHAW PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 63:08


In the latest Grimshaw Cities podcast, Dr Tim Williams interviews Syrian architect and best-selling author Marwa al Sabouni. Unable to practice her profession in her battle-ravaged city of Homs, as the buildings and the lives around her and across Syria were reduced to rubble, Marwa Al Sabouni turned her fierce intelligence to chronicling how her city and country were undone through decades of architectural mismanagement and mistakes. The result was The Battle for Home in 2016 and Building for Hope:Towards an Architecture of Belonging(2021). We talk about these important books, her architectural advocacy and the values Marwa believes that architecture needs to embody so as to promote greater civic harmony, humanity and yes beauty in a divided and often ugly world. A really important and challenging conversation about why, what and how we build with someone with a unique voice and standpoint not heard enough in the international discussions about the future of our cities: exactly what the Grimshaw cities podcasts were created to do. Joining Tim and Marwa on this occasion is Grimshaw architect and urbanist, Awkar Ruel, with his own special experience and contribution as an Iraqi-born Sydneysider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Living a Life of Humility, A Homily from the 22nd Sunday in OT

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 19:57


Men, are you ready to transform your life by embracing the virtue that unlocks God's grace? From the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Dom delivers a powerful homily on humility, the foundational virtue that keeps us grounded as sons of God. Drawing from the Book of Sirach and the Eucharistic liturgy, Fr. Dom unpacks how humility shapes every aspect of our lives; work, family, and faith. He challenges you to pray daily, “Lord, humble me today,” to see reality through God's eyes and break free from the grip of pride. Tailored for men striving to live authentically Catholic lives, this homily explores how humility in the Mass, from kneeling in prayer to offering your struggles at the altar, leads to a deeper relationship with Christ. Whether you're battling pride or seeking spiritual strength, hit play to discover how to live humbly and find favor with God.Resources:- Book of Sirach (Scripture reference).- Matthew 5:8 (Beatitudes, Scripture reference).- Psalm 69:32 (Scripture reference).- James 4:6 (Scripture reference).- Diary of St. Faustina (source of “I Will Not Retreat” prayer).- Revelation Chapter 8 (Scripture reference to incense and prayers rising to heaven).Powerful Quotes1. “My child, conduct your affairs with humility and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God.”2. “Humility is necessary for climbing the spiritual mountain. Humility is necessary to have a relationship with the Lord, to be filled with spiritual richness, and to be guided by God.”3. “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter unto my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”Key Takeaway to Adapt Immediately:Pray daily, “Lord, humble me today,” to view your life through God's eyes, rooting out pride and aligning your heart with His will.#CatholicFaith#HumilityInFaith#CatholicMen#SpiritualGrowth#EucharisticLiturgy#LiveCatholic#FaithAndHumility#CatholicPodcast#ChristianMen#MassExplainedSend us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Set the World on Fire: The Mass, Persecution, and Courage in Christ

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 22:18


Men, we are in a fight. The world is trying to strip us of our faith, silence our voices, and make us conform. But the truth is this: Christ has already won. From the 20th Sunday in OT, Fr. Dom shares his recent experiences on pilgrimage, ministry, and the frontlines of the faith. You'll hear about the authentic pilgrimage through Italy walking in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare, the power of worshipping with 1.1 million young Catholics at a youth rally with the Holy Father, and the profound gift of the Holy Mass, our greatest weapon in the battle for souls.This isn't about comfort. It's about sacrifice, endurance, and courage. It's about laying your very self on the altar of sacrifice every single Mass. That is where strength is forged. That is how we set the world on fire for Christ.If you're tired of being silent. If you're tired of compromise. If you're ready to fight for your family, your Church, and your soul, this homily will equip you with clarity, conviction, and challenge.3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:“Every Mass we go to is Calvary in a supernatural way.”“Stand up for the truth, we will be persecuted sometimes. But what a gift—God says that's a gift.”“You're so focused on the offertory and putting everything on the altar, because it's going to be radiated in a supernatural way the Church teaches.”Key Takeaway for Men: At every Mass, lay your very self—your struggles, your family, your sins, and your victories—on the altar of sacrifice. This is not optional. This is how men become holy, strong, and prepared to fight.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Mary's Victory: The Assumption and the Call for Men to Rise

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 14:45


The Feast of the Assumption is not a quaint Catholic tradition. Mary, the New Eve, was taken body and soul into Heaven, preserved from corruption, crowned in glory, and placed beside her Son as Queen. This truth is not optional for us as Catholic men. It is a dogma of the Church. And it is a challenge.Fr. Dom takes you deep into the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Drawing from Scripture, the early Church Fathers, and Pope Pius XII's declaration of the dogma in 1950, he unpacks why this feast matters for men right now. Mary shows us what it means to receive Christ, act with zeal, and go into the world with courage and conviction. Her life was not passive; she moved with the Holy Spirit and lived in complete fidelity to God.This is not simply about Mary. It's about your mission as a Catholic man. Do you go out into the world bringing Christ, or do you sit idly by while the faith is mocked, minimized, or ignored? The Assumption confronts us with the reality that if Mary, fully human, can triumph by God's grace, then so can we. But it requires action, faith, and sacrifice.Fr. Dom also highlights the unity of Mary's four dogmas:Mary, Mother of GodPerpetual VirginityImmaculate ConceptionThe AssumptionEach one reveals her unique role in salvation history and points us to Christ. Rejecting these truths is rejecting Christ Himself, because every Marian dogma magnifies His power and glory.As Catholic men, we cannot afford to remain lukewarm. Mary went in haste. She lived with urgency. And she calls us to do the same.The Challenge Issued in This Episode: Stop hiding your faith. Let the world know you are Catholic. If Mary could go forth with zeal after receiving Christ, then you too must rise and carry Him into your family, workplace, and community.Powerful Quotes from the Episode:“Mary received the Body of Christ—and she went. She moved. She did something. Are we compelled by the Holy Spirit the way she was?”“There are no first-class relics of Mary because her body was assumed into Heaven. Her tomb is empty.”“The Assumption is not just about Mary's incorruptibility—it's about her triumph over death, united with her Son. And that victory is the promise for us too.”Key Takeaway for Men: Live with urgency. Like Mary, do not sit idle after receiving Christ in the Eucharist. Move in haste, filled with the Holy Spirit, and bring Christ boldly into the world.If you are ready to stop being passive in your faith and start living as a man on fire for Christ, this episode will challenge and inspire you.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Weltwach – Abenteuer. Reisen. Leben.
WW419: Von Damaskus bis Aleppo – Reise durch ein neues Syrien – mit Lutz Jäkel & Nadine Pungs

Weltwach – Abenteuer. Reisen. Leben.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 116:49


Wie geht es einem Land, das nach fast 14 Jahren Krieg zu sich selbst zurückfinden muss? Wie fühlt es sich an, an Orte zurückzukehren, die lange unerreichbar waren – und Menschen wiederzusehen, die man fast verloren glaubte?In dieser Folge berichten Lutz Jäkel und Nadine Pungs von ihrer aktuellen, zweiten gemeinsamen Syrien-Reise nach dem Sturz des Assad-Regimes. Sie erzählen von der Atmosphäre in Aleppo und Homs, vom Leben in Ruinen und vom Überlebenswillen der Menschen. Von Herzlichkeit und Gastfreundschaft – und von Stadtbildern, in denen Zerstörung und Hoffnung nebeneinander existieren.Lutz – der uns bereits im Januar 2025 in Episode 391 aus erster Hand ein mitreißendes ein Update vom Syrien nach der Revolution gab – schildert, wie er Orte seiner früheren Reisen wiedererlebt – mit Wehmut und Freude zugleich. Nadine erzählt von eindrucksvollen Begegnungen – und davon, wie sehr sie die Offenheit und Wärme der Menschen bewegt haben. Gemeinsam blicken sie auf ein Land, das nicht mehr das alte ist – aber vielleicht eines Tages ein neues werden kann.Hinweis: Wir haben das Gespräch am 08.07.2025 aufgezeichnet und in den Tagen danach postproduziert, so dass wir einige aktuelle Entwicklungen, die seither in Syrien stattgefunden haben, nicht in der Folge berücksichtigen konnten.Lutz Jäkel bei Weltwach:https://weltwach.de/ww391-lutz-jaekel/ („Rückkehr nach Syrien“)https://weltwach.de/ww323-lutz-jaekel/ („Zwischen Bagdad und Babylon – Reise in den Irak“)https://weltwach.de/ww069-lutz-jaekel/ („Syrien vor dem Krieg”) Nadine Pungs bei Weltwach:https://weltwach.de/ww390-nadine-pungs/ („Wandel in Saudi-Arabien“)https://weltwach.de/ww160-nadine-pungs/ („Von Wüsten, Weihrauch und Wolkenkratzern – Teil 2)https://weltwach.de/ww159-nadine-pungs/ („Von Wüsten, Weihrauch und Wolkenkratzern – Teil 1) https://weltwach.de/ww079-nadine-pungs/ („Im Iran”)Redaktion & Postproduktion: Erik LorenzDieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breakfast Business
The actions to cut our high insurance premiums

Breakfast Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:46


Yesterday the government set out 26 actions to cut our astonishingly high insurance premiums down including legal reforms to reduce high payouts in the courts. Seán Fitzgerald, is a partner with HOMS assist represents people who have been negligence victims. Especially in the case of industrial accidents. What does he make of the reforms? Seán Fitzgerald discussed with Joe this morning.

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Rules, Wounds, and Rescue: Why Every Man Needs a Strong Father

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 16:21


Imagine a world without rules. No stoplights. No order. No boundaries. Just chaos. That's exactly what Satan wants: not just in the world but in your soul.From the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Dom breaks open the Gospel of the Good Samaritan in a way you've never heard before. This isn't a sentimental message about “being nice.” It's a battle cry for Catholic men to return to order and to recognize the Savior who comes not only with mercy but with discipline and authority. Jesus is not just the Samaritan in this story, He's the King, the Divine Physician, and the Bridegroom who restores broken men, binds their wounds with sacraments, and places them inside His Church to heal.Do you have the humility to admit you're the wounded man? Will you allow Christ to perform spiritual surgery on your soul? Or will you keep limping in chaos, wounded and angry, rejecting the very order that heals you?This episode will convict you. It will challenge you. And it will show you how the Church—through the priesthood, the sacraments, and the Mass—is the battlefield medic station every man needs.

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Eat My Flesh: Why Men Must Reclaim Eucharistic Reverence

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 13:29


Men...this is your wake-up call.In this solemn Corpus Christi message, Fr. Dom lays down a spiritual gauntlet for every Catholic man. Drawing from John 6, the chilling testimony of a former Satanist, and undeniable Eucharistic miracles verified by secular science, this episode is a gripping challenge to rise, believe, and live as if the Eucharist truly is what Christ said it is.Fr. Dom dives headfirst into the mystery and reality of the Holy Eucharist, the beating heart of our faith—and the battleground Satan most wants to desecrate. This isn't a theological lecture—it's a direct call for action, faith, and reverence. You will never look at the Mass or Holy Communion the same way again.If you've grown lukewarm, distracted, or have ever doubted the Real Presence, this episode is for you. If you want to be a man of God, a true soldier of Christ, then lift up your heart and listen.

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
In the Moon for Love: 'Moonstruck' (1987) with Jamie Homs

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 109:52


Julian, Madeline and Emilio pop some Asti Spumante and welcome back podcast favorite and social media maven Jamie Homs to talk 'Moonstruck', the beloved 1987 romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison.  A "Suggestion Box" entry from Madeline, the group makes time to highlight the film's musician-turned-actor Cher, and her lauded and iconic turn as Loretta Castorini.  The group also dives into the film's universal themes of family, relationships and love, breakdown the multiple love triangles, rave about other sensational performances, enjoy the witty script, and share some of their favorite moments and small details.   How many times can we say we were "struck" by something while talking about this film?  More than we realized!     Listeners... Is there a movie that you make a point to watch at least once a year? Let us know here, and we'll share your responses on an upcoming episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfR_LEmL8gn-ZVTYtZ30OY-BK3o5rxUEgTKk1PPj_8dF7ILw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102380210702143385882Be sure to follow Jamie Homs!  Her awesome film-related content can be found on Tik Tok and Instagram at jamie.homs If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Grand reportage
«Le supplément du dimanche» du 6 juillet 2025

Grand reportage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 48:30


Dans le supplément de ce dimanche, en première partie, nous débutons par la Syrie, plus précisément par un reportage dans les régions ouest de la Syrie, littoral de la Méditerranée, ce sont des fiefs de la communauté alaouite, la communauté de l'ex-président Bachar el-Assad réfugié en Russie. La région a connu et connait des vengeance et règlements de compte sanglants entre soutiens des nouvelles autorités et tenants de ce qui fut la terrible dynastie des Assad Bachar et Hafez, avec un fond de dissensions également confessionnelles sunnites alaouites. Bilan : des centaines de morts, dans les gouvernorats de Lattaquié, Tartous, Hama et Homs, le calme n'est toujours pas revenu.  En deuxième partie, Louis Seiller revient sur le génocide de Srebrenica, il y a 30 ans. Quelles séquelles, quelles mémoires ? Trois décennies après le massacre de plus de 8 000 Bosniaques musulmans par les Serbes. Syrie : quatre mois après les massacres, la côte alaouite toujours en proie aux violences Aujourd'hui nous voici en Syrie, sur une bande littorale que l'on appelle le réduit alaouite, fief des soutiens à l'ancien régime de Bachar al-Assad. Quatre mois après les massacres dont a été victime principalement cette communauté, (ils ont fait des centaines de morts) violences et exactions persistent dans ces gouvernorats de Lattaquié, Tartous, Hama et Homs.  Il y a d'un côté : les factions les plus radicales, en soif de vengeance envers un régime qui a multiplié les crimes et qui s'en prend aujourd'hui à la minorité alaouite. De l'autre, les loyalistes à l'ancien régime. Ils appellent à l'insurrection armée et mènent régulièrement des attaques contre les membres de la sécurité générale. Une commission, initiée par le nouveau gouvernement et chargée d'enquêter sur ces violences, doit rendre ses conclusions dans les prochains jours.   Un Grand Reportage de Manon Chapelain qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix. À Srebrenica, à l'ombre du génocide, l'impossible réconciliation Il y a trente ans, du 11 juillet au 17 juillet 1995, plus de 8 000 hommes et adolescents bosniaques musulmans étaient systématiquement assassinés autour de la petite ville de Srebrenica, dans l'est de la Bosnie. Ce massacre a été l'un des points culminants des 3 ans et demi de guerre qui ont opposé les différents peuples de ce pays des Balkans. La justice internationale l'a qualifié de génocide, et elle a condamné à perpétuité ses principaux responsables bosno-serbes. Mais 3 décennies après, la mémoire douloureuse de la guerre et de ce massacre divise toujours Serbes et Bosniaques qui vivent dans la région, le long de la Drina… Un Grand reportage de Louis Seiller qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.

Grand reportage
Syrie : quatre mois après les massacres, la côte alaouite toujours en proie aux violences

Grand reportage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 19:30


Aujourd'hui nous voici en Syrie, sur une bande littorale que l'on appelle le réduit alaouite, fief des soutiens à l'ancien régime de Bachar al-Assad. Quatre mois après les massacres dont a été victime principalement cette communauté, (ils ont fait des centaines de morts) violences et exactions persistent dans ces gouvernorats de Lattaquié, Tartous, Hama et Homs.  Il y a d'un côté : les factions les plus radicales, en soif de vengeance envers un régime qui a multiplié les crimes et qui s'en prend aujourd'hui à la minorité alaouite. De l'autre, les loyalistes à l'ancien régime. Ils appellent à l'insurrection armée et mènent régulièrement des attaques contre les membres de la sécurité générale. Une commission, initiée par le nouveau gouvernement et chargée d'enquêter sur ces violences, doit rendre ses conclusions dans les prochains jours.   « Syrie : quatre mois après les massacres, la côte alaouite toujours en proie aux violences », un Grand reportage de Manon Chapelain.

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Deny the Trinity, Lose Your Soul: Why Catholic Men Must Reclaim the Forgotten Dogma

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 15:30


Most Catholic men can recite the Sign of the Cross in their sleep. But do we truly grasp what we're invoking every time we say those words?Fr. Dom cuts through the confusion and calls Catholic men to stand firm in one of the most attacked and misunderstood dogmas of our faith: the Most Holy Trinity. From Scripture to heresy, from the Catechism to the Creed, this episode dives deep into why the Trinity is not just a theological concept—but the very heart of Christian manhood.We walk through salvation history, tracing how the Trinity was slowly unveiled, culminating in Pentecost when God fully revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not just a mystery to study—it's a mystery to live. And in a world that mocks the sacred, we are challenged to reclaim our bold, public witness to this truth.Fr. Dom reminds us that every time we make the Sign of the Cross, we are drawing the sword of Christ's victory over Satan. Every confession, every Eucharist, every act of prayer—these are moments where we are in direct contact with the living Trinity.But how many men cower when it's time to make the Sign of the Cross in public?This episode issues a direct challenge: Catholic men must stop being ashamed of their faith. Stop being passive. Start embracing the power of the Trinity that was poured into your heart at baptism.Key Challenge Issued:“We must stop being ashamed of making the Sign of the Cross in public. The world needs to know who we are and what we stand for.”One Key Takeaway for Men: Begin and end your day making the Sign of the Cross slowly and reverently. Do it with conviction. Do it in public. Do it as if your soul depends on it—because it does.

Les matins
Homs, enjeu clé pour la transition en Syrie

Les matins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 4:07


durée : 00:04:07 - Le Reportage de la rédaction - Troisième ville de Syrie, Homs est devenue un test pour les nouvelles autorités syriennes. Malgré les promesses de sécurité du président de transition, plus de 100 personnes ont été tuées ou enlevées depuis décembre, notamment dans les quartiers alaouites.

Le Reportage de la rédaction
Homs, enjeu clé pour la transition en Syrie

Le Reportage de la rédaction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 4:07


durée : 00:04:07 - Le Reportage de la rédaction - Troisième ville de Syrie, Homs est devenue un test pour les nouvelles autorités syriennes. Malgré les promesses de sécurité du président de transition, plus de 100 personnes ont été tuées ou enlevées depuis décembre, notamment dans les quartiers alaouites.

Les matins
Homs, enjeu clé pour la transition en Syrie

Les matins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:30


durée : 00:04:30 - Le Reportage de la rédaction - Troisième ville de Syrie, Homs est devenue un test pour les nouvelles autorités syriennes. Malgré les promesses de sécurité du président de transition, plus de 100 personnes ont été tuées ou enlevées depuis décembre, notamment dans les quartiers alaouites.

Le zoom de la rédaction
Homs, ville test pour les nouvelles autorités syriennes

Le zoom de la rédaction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:28


durée : 00:04:28 - Le Zoom de France Inter - L'ancienne capitale de la révolution syrienne a été l'une des villes martyres durant la guerre. Six mois après la chute de Bachar al-Assad, Homs est devenue une ville test pour les nouvelles autorités, qui ont promis de faire de la sécurité une priorité.

Le Reportage de la rédaction
Homs, enjeu clé pour la transition en Syrie

Le Reportage de la rédaction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:30


durée : 00:04:30 - Le Reportage de la rédaction - Troisième ville de Syrie, Homs est devenue un test pour les nouvelles autorités syriennes. Malgré les promesses de sécurité du président de transition, plus de 100 personnes ont été tuées ou enlevées depuis décembre, notamment dans les quartiers alaouites.

Cultures monde
Retours de terrain : À Homs, vainqueurs et vaincus face à face

Cultures monde

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 22:49


durée : 00:22:49 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Le journaliste et écrivain Christophe Boltanski s'est rendu à Homs, en Syrie. Ville multiconfessionnelle où vivent tant des alaouites que des sunnites ou bien encore des Druzes, elle est en proie à un regain des tensions intercommunautaires depuis la chute du régime de Bachar el-Assad. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Christophe Boltanski Journaliste et écrivain français

Reportage International
Les notes de la liberté, les femmes de la chorale Gardénia

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:46


Deux mois après la chute du régime des Assad, la vie culturelle renaît petit à petit en Syrie. Tandis que de nombreux artistes sont de retour d'exil, d'autres ne sont jamais partis. C'est le cas des femmes de la chorale Gardénia. Créé en 2016, en pleine guerre, ce groupe de chanteuses et musiciennes a un répertoire d'œuvres classiques, mais depuis peu, elles reprennent aussi des chansons des manifestations anti-régime. Depuis décembre, elles multiplient les représentations à travers tout le pays. Notre envoyée spéciale, Sophie Guignon, les a suivis de Damas à Alep.  De notre envoyée spéciale de retour d'Alep, À Damas, tout juste libérée du joug des Assad, les chanteuses de la première chorale féminine de Syrie sont en pleine répétition sous la direction de Safana Bakleh. Fondée en 2016, la chorale reprend des morceaux arabes classiques, mais aussi, depuis la chute du régime, des chants des manifestations de 2011. Safana Bakleh : « Avant, on devait faire attention à chaque mot. Tous les citoyens syriens ont un petit censeur qui vit en eux et on doit s'habituer à l'idée que c'est fini. Depuis décembre, on redécouvre qui on est, en tant que Syriens et en tant que musiciens. »Une note d'espoir que les musiciennes entendent diffuser aux quatre coins du pays. Quelques jours plus tard, à l'aube, nous retrouvons Safana Bakleh et ses chanteuses. Elles prennent le bus direction Alep pour un concert : « Les provinces ont besoin d'avoir accès à la culture, je suis enthousiaste, on part à l'aventure ! »Une aventure à travers un pays en ruines. Pendant 350 kilomètres, le bus longe la Ghouta orientale, Homs, Hama… des villes défigurées par la guerre : « Les habitants ne sont toujours pas rentrés chez eux, les maisons sont détruites. »Chanter la liberté dans les ruines Dans le bus, les musiciennes issues de toutes les confessions continuent à célébrer la vie malgré tout en dansant sur leurs tubes préférés. À 24 ans, Yara Shasha et Ghinwa Salibi, s'inquiètent pour l'avenir des femmes dans la Syrie du HTS, le groupe islamiste au pouvoir. « Il y a de la peur, de l'anxiété, de l'appréhension sur les décisions, sur tout ce qui se passe », se confie Yara Shasha.Pour Ghinwa Salibi : « Mais c'est notre responsabilité, nous les femmes syriennes. Si on sent que quelque chose va nous être imposé qui ne nous ressemble pas, il faut faire entendre notre voix. »Cinq heures plus tard, arrivée à Alep. Au cœur de l'une des plus vieilles villes du monde, pilonnée par l'ancien régime et son allié russe. La chorale redonne vie à un caravansérail entouré de ruines en entonnant les hymnes de la révolution syrienne. Ému, le public de ce spectacle gratuit connaît par cœur les paroles qu'il était interdit de prononcer il y a deux mois encore. « Chaque chanson fait appel à un sentiment que nous avons traversé où que l'on ressent maintenant, la peine d'avant et la joie d'aujourd'hui. Là, l'avenir est entre les mains de la nouvelle génération. », raconte une femme du public. Une jeune génération qui compte bien défendre ses libertés dans la nouvelle Syrie.

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Hearts Set on Fire: Pope Leo XIV, the Mission, and the Call to Catholic Men

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 21:53


The Church has entered a historic moment—and you, Catholic man, have a mission. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we reflect on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in the history of the Church, and the profound implications this moment holds for Catholic men across the world. This isn't just a historical event—it's a spiritual challenge.With clarity, conviction, and a deep love for the Bride of Christ, Pope Leo XIV comes out of the gates with power. Drawing from the charism of the Augustinians and inspired by Pope Leo XIII, our new Holy Father is already taking bold, countercultural stands. In just his first week, he infallibly declared that marriage is between one man and one woman and proclaimed the family as the nucleus of civilization. He is not holding back—and neither should we.We are facing our own Industrial Revolution: Artificial Intelligence, the breakdown of the family, confusion about human identity and sexuality, and an increasing rejection of moral truth. But like Pope Leo XIII before him, Leo XIV is standing in the breach—and he's calling us to do the same.Key Takeaway: Live your faith publicly and boldly. Do not hide behind silence or comfort. Proclaim Christ with your life, especially in your home. Begin by strengthening your marriage and leading your family in sacrificial love. That is where the Church is rebuilt.References & Products Mentioned:Pope Leo XIII's encyclicals, especially Rerum NovarumThe St. Michael the Archangel PrayerSt. Augustine's quote: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”The “Room of Tears” tradition in papal historyThe Gospel of John 13:34–35Catechism of the Catholic Church (sections on papal infallibility, marriage, and the Church)Final Charge: Pope Leo XIV isn't waiting around—and neither can you. Catholic man, your home is your mission field. Your vocation is your battlefield. And your courage, forged in love, is the weapon that will rebuild the Church.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

C dans l'air
Christophe Boltanski - Syrie: pourquoi Trump lève les sanctions?

C dans l'air

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:14


C dans l'air l'invité du 14 mai 2025 avec Christophe Boltanski, journaliste et écrivain, qui rentre de Homs, en Syrie, où il a réalisé un reportage auprès de la population pour l'hebdomadaire Le 1.Hier, Donald Trump a annoncé la levée des sanctions américaines contre la Syrie, libérée du dictateur Bachar al-Assad, provoquant des scènes de liesse dans le pays. Un geste fort, suivi par la rencontre ce matin entre le président américain et le nouveau président syrien Ahmad al-Chara à Ryad, en Arabie saoudite. Notre invité, Christophe Boltanski, journaliste et écrivain, nous décrira la situation dans ce pays en pleine reconstruction. En mars dernier, environ 1.700 personnes, majoritairement alaouites avaient été tuées dans des massacres. Le nouveau président syrien, en visite à Paris la semaine dernière, s'est engagé à protéger "tous les Syriens sans exception".

The Documentary Podcast
Assignment: Syria - return to ruins

The Documentary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:31


Thirteen million Syrians - half the population - left their homes during their country's 13-year civil war. Seven million were internally displaced. Six million fled abroad. Bringing them home is perhaps the biggest challenge facing Syria's new rulers. But many can't return, because their homes are in ruins, and jobs and essential services are lacking. Tim Whewell follows a variety of returnees back to Homs, Syria's third city, which saw some of the worst destruction of the war. A private charity organises convoys of families wanting to return from camps in the north of the country. But once returnees like Fatima Hazzoura get back, they're left to cope on their own. Some who came back earlier have managed to repair their homes. But others find their houses are just empty, burnt-out shells. Meanwhile, some in Homs who stayed throughout the war - members of the Alawite minority, whose neighbourhoods remained intact - are thinking of leaving now, fearful that the new government of former Islamist rebels will not protect them. And Homs people who made new lives abroad are hesitant to return permanently while the situation is so unstable, and the economy still crippled by international sanctions. Can the fabric of an ancient and diverse city be rebuilt? Tim finds grief and fear among the ruins - but also laughter, and flashes of Homs's famous humour.

Crossing Continents
Syria - Return to Ruins

Crossing Continents

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 29:28


Thirteen million Syrians - half the population - left their homes during their country's 13-year civil war. Seven million were internally displaced. Six million fled abroad. Bringing them home is perhaps the biggest challenge facing Syria's new rulers. But many can't return, because their homes are in ruins, and jobs and essential services are lacking. Tim Whewell follows a variety of returnees back to Homs, Syria's third city, which saw some of the worst destruction of the war. A private charity organises convoys of families wanting to return from camps in the north of the country. But once returnees like Fatima Hazzoura get back, they're left to cope on their own. Some who came back earlier have managed to repair their homes. But others find their houses are just empty, burnt-out shells. Meanwhile, some in Homs who stayed throughout the war - members of the Alawite minority, whose neighbourhoods remained intact - are thinking of leaving now, fearful that the new government of former Islamist rebels will not protect them. And Homs people who made new lives abroad are hesitant to return permanently while the situation is so unstable , and the economy still crippled by international sanctions. Can the fabric of an ancient and diverse city be rebuilt? Tim finds grief and fear among the ruins - but also laughter, and flashes of Homs's famous humour. Production: Tim Whewell Research/field production/translation: Aref al-Krez Translation: Maria Mohammad Security/photography: Rolf Andreason Sound mixing: James Beard Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Penny Murphy

Radio Maria France
2025-05-02 Chapelet mondial ,Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de la Ceinture à Homs

Radio Maria France

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 57:15


Le pèlerinage de la Famille Mondiale de Radio Maria « Ton peuple en marche » fait halte en Syrie pour vivre un grand moment de foi, d'unité et d'espérance.Depuis la cathédrale Sainte-Marie de la Ceinture à Homs, en Syrie.Mystères douleureux

Reportage International
En Syrie, une nouvelle ère s'ouvre pour les médias et la liberté d'expression, entre espoirs et inquiétudes

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 2:31


En Syrie, après 54 ans d'une dictature qui appliquait une censure implacable aux médias et éliminait toute voix critique, une nouvelle ère s'ouvre pour les journalistes en Syrie. L'agence de presse et les chaînes officielles, qui ne servaient qu'à diffuser la propagande du régime, ont été renversées et de nombreux reporters exilés se réinstallent progressivement en Syrie. Ahmed al-Charaa, le nouveau maître de Damas, a promis de faire respecter la liberté d'expression. Si certains veulent y croire et investissent dans la création d'un nouveau paysage médiatique pour la Syrie, d'autres restent méfiants. Travailler et émettre depuis Damas, en plein cœur de la Syrie. Une scène encore impensable il y a quelques semaines pour Mohamed Al Dughaim, producteur de la chaîne Syria TV, un des médias d'opposition les plus suivis en Syrie, dont le siège est à Istanbul en Turquie. « Nous sommes actuellement dans l'hôtel Sheraton, à Damas, et nous avons transformé une partie des chambres de l'hôtel en studio temporaire pour Syria TV, indique-t-il. Nous sommes arrivés à Damas progressivement avec les forces rebelles au fil des offensives militaires, d'abord Alep, puis Hama, puis Homs, et enfin Damas. C'est la première fois que l'on parle de Damas en étant à Damas. C'est un très beau sentiment pour tous les syriens et pour tous les journalistes. »Financée par le Qatar, Syria TV compte 250 employés répartis entre la Syrie et la Turquie. Sur la terrasse de l'hôtel, un plateau télé a été érigé. La chaîne diffuse des informations en direct 3 à 4 h par jour depuis Damas. Pour le producteur originaire d'Idlib, c'est le début d'une nouvelle ère. « Aujourd'hui, on peut parler de tout en Syrie sans être inquiété, sans que les services de renseignement ne vous convoquent, et sans risquer d'être emprisonné. L'avenir des médias en Syrie est bien meilleur qu'à l'époque de Bachar al-Assad. »Après 54 ans de dictature durant lesquels aucune critique du pouvoir n'était tolérée, la nouvelle administration dirigée par Hayat Tahrir Sham (HTS) – l'un des groupes rebelles qui a repris Damas – a annoncé début janvier s'engager en faveur de la liberté d'expression, avec quelques limites. « Dans la nouvelle Syrie, nous garantissons la liberté de la presse, mais il existe des lignes rouges sur certaines questions, comme la diffusion de la haine au sein de la société, ou tout ce qui touche à des sujets susceptibles d'attiser les tensions sectaires. Ne pas préserver la cohésion sociale est aussi une ligne rouge », explique Ali Al Rifai, directeur des relations publiques au ministère de l'Information. Le ministère a aussi annoncé que les journalistes ayant collaboré avec le régime devront rendre des comptes. Dans les cafés de la capitale, de nombreux Syriens se retrouvent pour débattre à haute voix de l'avenir du pays. Une scène, elle aussi, inimaginable il y a peu. « Nous sommes heureux d'avoir cette nouvelle liberté d'expression. J'ai beaucoup confiance dans la société syrienne qui est aujourd'hui très éveillée. Rien ne passe inaperçu. Il y a une pression populaire contre toute décision qui serait inappropriée », raconte Colette Bahna, écrivaine et activiste pour les droits des femmes, qui savoure cette liberté retrouvée. Pour de nombreux syriens, la prudence reste de mise. Seul le temps permettra de savoir si ces promesses de liberté dureront.À lire aussiSyrie: à Jaramana, la vie reprend dans une atmosphère de peur et de méfiance

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs: Conquer Death with Christ: The Easter Vigil

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 10:09


Are we ready to face death fearlessly? In this Easter Vigil homily, Fr. Dom dives into the core of our faith: Christ's triumph over death. This isn't myth; it's history that transforms us. From the world's chaos to the Easter candle's light, Fr. Dom unpacks the liturgy's power and challenges you to live the resurrection daily. This year, thousands of new Catholics are being baptized or entering the Catholic Church. Fr. Dom calls you to be Christ's warriors: to love fiercely, proclaim boldly, and lead others to God's house. Powerful Quotes from the Homily:  “Not even death itself. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? Nowhere.”  “Jesus the Christ, defeating death. What a great warrior. He's not some soft pacifist. He's going to war.”  “Bring them out of the darkness. All of us are called to do that.”Key Takeaway for Men: Live the resurrection daily by loving those closest to you with fierce devotion and boldly proclaiming Christ, drawing others from the world's chaos into God's house. Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs: Rise Daily - Easter Sunday

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:34


Does Christ's Resurrection ignite your soul? In this Easter Sunday homily, Fr. Dom proclaims the victory of Jesus over death: a real, historical event that demands you live differently. From the empty tomb to the Shroud of Turin's mysterious radiation, Fr. Dom reveals the Resurrection's power and challenges you to embrace it every day. Be a warrior for Christ: let the Eucharist transform you and build God's kingdom. Powerful Quotes from the Homily:  “Every day is a resurrection day. Every day is full of joy and peace and gladness if you want it.”  “What we celebrate here is Jesus Christ conquering death that has a grip on our soul.”  “The image found is limited to the very topmost fibers suggesting that radiation was involved in its creation.”Key Takeaway for Men:Embrace the resurrection daily by receiving the Eucharist and letting Christ transform your heart, mind, and body to build His kingdom with zeal and courage. Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The Note Investor Podcast
#121: 45 Years of Creative Finance Deals, with Joe Homs

The Note Investor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 22:28


In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Holmes, a seasoned real estate investor with over 45 years of experience. Joe shared his journey, from purchasing his first investment property to his current strategy of using "subject to" financing for house flipping. We dove into the details of subject-to loans, the process of creating notes as part of real estate deals, and the challenges that come with selling those notes on the secondary market. Joe also offered his insights on the current state of the real estate market, predicting an economic turnaround and a continued lack of supply that could drive prices higher. It was a fascinating conversation packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating the real estate and note investing world. Connect with Joe: https://joehoms.com/ Want to create your own seller-financed notes? MAKE SURE YOUR NOTES ARE SELLABLE, VALUABLE, AND COMPLIANT: https://calltheunderwriter.com/ Are you Ready to work with Dan to learn how to invest in notes yourself? SMALL GROUP LIVE COACHING: https://www.fusionnotes.com/livetraining  

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Surviving the Desert: How Jesus' Temptation Becomes Your Strength from the 1st Sunday of Lent

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 16:48


Ever feel like life's throwing you into a tailspin, and you're just crash-landing into Sunday? From the 1st Sunday of Lent, Fr. Dom is pulling back the curtain on a wild week that led him straight into the First Sunday of Lent with no prep and a whole lot of trust. Picture this: 900 men at the KEPHA Men's Conference, Trent Horn and Father Don Calloway lighting up the room, and a 19-year-old kid bawling his eyes out because God crashed into his life. That's the kind of desert miracle we're unpacking today.We're diving into the Gospel where Jesus faces temptation in the desert—40 days of Satan hitting Him with lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. He didn't need to do it, but He did—for us. I'll break down each temptation, from turning stones to bread to jumping off a temple, and show you how Jesus hands us the playbook to fight back: Scripture, trust, and surrender. This isn't just a story—it's your roadmap for Lent. Satan's real, not some cartoon villain, and he's after your heart. But God? He's the divine surgeon, ready to cut out the idols holding you back.So here's your challenge: Pick one temptation you're wrestling with—maybe it's the phone, food, or pride—and fast from it this week. Replace it with 10 minutes of Scripture daily (start with Luke 4). Tell a buddy to keep you honest. Miracles happen when you show up in the desert, vulnerable and ready.Push play now to get fired up for Lent. This isn't about surviving 40 days—it's about letting God transform you through them. Let's hit the ground running, together.3 Powerful Quotes“Satan wants you to stay attached to your idols that keep you away from God. God wants to cleanse your heart of your idols so that you can fall more in love with him and he can move through you and be with you in a very powerful way.”“Jesus shows us what to do when we're tempted by Satan in the desert. He combats Satan with the weapon of holy sacred scripture.”“When you blessed me, I was walking away. God spoke to me. Wow. Just like that. He says it's unbelievable because there was a whole week before this conference in our retreat, I was in the desert. I didn't want to go, but I came.”1 Key Takeaway for Men to Adapt Immediately:Face your temptations head-on with Scripture. Pick one weak spot today—scrolling, snacking, whatever—and hit it with a verse like “One does not live on bread alone” (Luke 4:4). Say it out loud when the urge hits. It's your weapon, and it works.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Reportage International
Syrie: deux frères alaouites tués à Homs, le témoignage poignant de leur famille

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 2:30


À Homs, dans le quartier de Zahra, peu de temps après des meurtres tragiques sur fond de tensions communautaires, nous plongeons au cœur d'un récit déchirant. La famille des victimes, issues de la minorité alaouite, raconte comment leur monde s'est effondré, et comment, dans un contexte de violences persistantes, la recherche de sécurité et de dignité devient une quête désespérée.  De notre envoyé spécial à Homs,Il y a quelques jours, le quartier Zahra, à Homs, connu pour sa population à majorité alaouite, en Syrie, a été le théâtre d'un meurtre ayant coûté la vie à deux jeunes hommes issus de cette minorité. Comme le confirme Zaynab, la sœur des victimes, ce crime n'était pas un crime ordinaire, mais un meurtre communautaire perpétré par des hommes armés sur fond des combats qui ont eu lieu dans les zones côtières syriennes, entre les nouvelles autorités et les milices loyalistes de l'ancien régime.« Ceux qui les ont tués n'ont pas tué qu'eux, ils ont tué toute la famille. Mes frères, Dieu merci, sont désormais considérés comme des martyrs aux yeux de Dieu et reposent en paix, mais toute la famille a péri après leur mort, se désole Zaynab. Pourquoi ont-ils été tués si les criminels ne leur ont pas pris d'argent, ni aucun de leurs documents ? Ils les ont simplement tués et ont laissé une de leurs pièces d'identité sur la table. Mes frères étaient très polis, et vous pouvez demander à tous ceux qui les connaissaient, ils témoigneront qu'ils étaient de bonnes personnes. Mais ils sont partis et ne reviendront jamais, même s'ils représentaient tout pour nous. »Quant au père des victimes, il n'a pas de mots pour décrire sa douleur. Il souhaite quitter le pays avec les membres de sa famille encore en vie pour ne pas connaître le même sort que ses fils. « La vérité, c'est que nous avons perdu notre sécurité, notre sûreté et nos vies. J'ai tout perdu dans ma vie, dénonce-t-il. Quand les gens sont venus me présenter les condoléances, je leur ai dit que je ne voulais pas de condoléances, mais plutôt qu'on m'aide à quitter ce pays pour pouvoir élever les filles de mon fils et de ma fille. J'ai demandé aux gens de m'aider à aller dans n'importe quel pays. Je leur ai dit que je ne voulais ni argent, ni nourriture, je voulais juste la sécurité pour moi et ma famille, quel que soit le pays, que ce soit le Sénégal ou la Somalie. Nous sommes une famille simple qui n'a jamais cherché à obtenir une position politique ou un statut social. Nous aspirons simplement à vivre dans la dignité, sans luxe. »À lire aussi Syrie : la désinformation s'ajoute aux violences subies par la communauté alaouite« La loi martiale doit être instaurée »Avec la chute du régime de Bachar el-Assad, la vie de la communauté alaouite en Syrie a radicalement changé. Comme le dit Jamal, un homme lui aussi alaouite, tous vivent désormais dans une sorte de prison, confrontés à un danger de mort imminente à tout moment. « La sécurité est totalement inexistante dans le pays et le problème réside dans l'incapacité du gouvernement à contrôler ceux qui enfreignent la loi, juge-t-il. Par conséquent, la loi martiale doit être instaurée et tout homicide doit être condamné à mort par pendaison. »Comme chaque jour depuis les événements sur la côte, les membres de la communauté alaouite se barricadent dans leurs maisons après 17 heures. En attendant, dans la même ville, sur la place de l'horloge à Homs, des milliers de Syriens sunnites sont venus célébrer le nouveau régime et commémorer la révolution et leur victoire sur Assad, après 14 ans de lutte. À lire aussi Violences dans l'ouest de la Syrie : la commission d'enquête « déterminée à garantir la justice »

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Unlocking the Power of Lent from the 2nd Sunday of Lent

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 17:24


What if you could recalibrate your life to hear God's voice above the noise and chaos of this world? From the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Dom dives deep into the heart of Lent, a season that's not just about giving up chocolate or coffee, but about repositioning yourself to know, love, and serve God in a way that changes everything.We start with a piece of Scripture that echoes through Lent: “If today you hear the Lord's voice, harden not your hearts.” It's a call to action, brothers, and I'm breaking it down for you—why it matters, where to find His voice, and what happens when we tune out. From Abram's 4,000-mile journey of faith 4,000 years ago to the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor, I connect the dots to show how these ancient stories aren't just history—they're blueprints for us today. You'll hear about Abram's covenant with God, a wild ritual with split animals that proves God's promises are unbreakable, and how Jesus' disfigured body on the cross leads to our glorified future.But here's where it gets real: Lent isn't just a 40-day slog through the desert. It's a chance to meet Jesus where you're at—messy, broken, or doubting—and let Him work miracles in your life. I'll walk you through the power of the Eucharist, where science meets faith (yes, every Eucharistic miracle studied points to the flesh of Jesus' wounded heart), and why submitting to God—tough as it is—unlocks a strength you didn't know you had.Your Challenge: This week, carve out 15 minutes a day to sit in silence and listen for God's voice. No phone, no distractions—just you and Him. Journal what you hear, even if it's just a whisper. Then, hit Mass and receive the Eucharist with intention, asking God to transform your heart as you consume His. It's not easy, but it's worth it. Listen now to discover how to make this Lent your turning point—because when you give your heart to the Lord, He doesn't just take it; He transfigures it. Push play and let's journey into the desert together.3 Powerful Quotes“If you want to give your heart over to the Lord, you eat his heart. Every Eucharistic miracle, when it's given to scientists, just a piece of that Eucharistic miracle that has changed into the body and blood of God, when it's dissected and studied, it's always the flesh of Jesus' heart.”  “God makes his covenants with us and he holds himself accountable. That's how much he loves us and wants to redeem us.”  “He climbs Mount Calvary and on Mount Calvary his body is not transfigured but his body is greatly disfigured. Scourged, beaten, bruised, bloodied, whipped. You can't even know who he is. And he did that for you.”Submit to God's voice daily, even when it's hard. Start by listening in silence for 15 minutes—tune out the world and trust He'll meet you there. It's not about control; it's about surrender that builds unshakable faith.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Conquer the World, the Flesh, and the Devil, Your Lent Begins Now

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 13:02


Ash Wednesday is here, and with it, the challenge to reclaim your soul for Christ. In this episode, we dive into the heart of Lent—what it truly means to fast, pray, and give alms as warriors of Christ, not as comfortable, lukewarm Christians. This is not just a season of self-denial; it is a battle against the three enemies of your soul: the world, the flesh, and the devil.Are you ready to fight? In this episode, I lay out a direct challenge for you: push yourself this Lent. If you've been soft, if you've let your passions control you, if you've allowed distractions to steal your time with God, then it's time to declare war on your heart.This isn't about doing Lent halfway. This is about transformation. It's about walking into Easter as a new man, purified, disciplined, and ready to lead.Powerful Quotes:“You don't rend your heart to the world, the flesh, or to Satan. You rend it to Christ alone.”“The Christians of old were made of granite. Have we grown soft? Lent is the time to prove otherwise.”“Fasting is not just about giving something up—it's about making war on what keeps you from God.”Pick something hard: something that actually challenges you, and give it up for Lent. If alcohol is a struggle, give it up. If you waste hours in a YouTube vortex, shut it down. Rend your heart to Christ and let Him do the work of cleansing you. This is not about checking a box. It's about preparing your soul for eternity.This is your call to arms. Lent is not a season to endure—it's a season to rise. Will you take the challenge?Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy facesCheck out our websiteContact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Mastering Your Heart: The Battle Between Passion and Virtue from the 7th Sunday in OT

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 13:07


Your heart is a battlefield. What rules it—your emotions or God's will? In this episode, we dive into the raw struggle between passion and virtue, drawing from Scripture to expose how unchecked emotions can either destroy or transform. David had every reason to kill Saul, yet he chose mercy. Saul let jealousy consume him, and it led to his downfall. What about you? Are you ordering your passions toward God, or are they leading you into sin?Lent is coming. It's time to examine what idols have crept into your heart and reclaim it for Christ. We unpack why the sacraments—especially the Eucharist—are the key to forming a heart like Christ's. You'll learn how to fight against destructive passions like anger and lust and replace them with ordered love, discipline, and righteousness.This isn't just a call to reflection—it's a call to action. If you want true peace, if you want to be free, you must embrace the radical love Christ calls us to.3 Powerful Quotes from the Episode:"The passions of the heart, if left unchecked, will rule you. If you don't allow God to order them towards the good, they will control you and dictate every move.""You want a heart like Christ? Then receive the Eucharist. His very heart—His body, blood, soul, and divinity—transforms yours.""To turn the other cheek isn't weakness. It's standing your ground in righteousness, refusing to be overcome by evil, and showing the world what true strength looks like."Order your passions toward God. Don't let anger, lust, or jealousy dictate your actions. Instead, discipline your desires through prayer, confession, and the Eucharist. A man who rules his heart under Christ's authority is a man who cannot be shaken.Push play now—this might be the wake-up call your heart needs.Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy facesCheck out our websiteContact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend us a text Support the showSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeSubscribe to our YouTube pageCheck out our websiteMystic Monk Coffee → For the best coffee for a great cause, we recommend Mystic Monk Coffee. Roasted with prayer by the Carmelite Monks in Wyoming, Mystic Monk Coffee has the ultimate cup waiting for you. See more at mysticmonkcoffee.com Contact us directly at themanlycatholic@gmail.com.

Nómadas
Nómadas - Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca en las alturas - 15/02/25

Nómadas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 55:23


Menos divulgada que sus encantos playeros, la cordillera que cierra el flanco noroeste de Mallorca custodia el gran tesoro histórico, etnográfico y natural de la mayor isla de Baleares. Su paisaje cultural, caracterizado por la construcción en piedra seca, fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 2011. En esta ruta de mar y montaña nos dejamos guiar por el cantautor Bruno Sotos, quien, además de regalarnos versiones en directo de sus temas "El chico de Andratx" y "Hoy duele", nos muestra la sección occidental de esta sierra de 90 kilómetros de longitud que abarca desde la isla de Sa Dragonera hasta el Cap de Formentor. Contamos también con Lluís Vallcaneras, gerente del Consorcio Serra de Tramuntana, entidad que agrupa a la veintena de municipios incluidos en esta extensa área protegida. Descubrimos sus principales rasgos identitarios en compañía de la escritora y periodista Marga Font y del propietario de la empresa Guies de Tramuntana, José Homs. En nuestro camino nos detenemos en poblaciones como Port d'Andratx, Sant Elm, Valldemossa, Estellenchs, Banyalbufar, Sóller o Deià, donde reside el guía de montaña Martín Bestard, dueño de Martín's Walks. El extremo nororiental de la sierra lo exploramos junto a Pere Salas, cronista oficial de Pollença.Escuchar audio

Reportage International
Dans la nouvelle Syrie, les victimes des crimes de l'ancien régime d'Assad attendent justice

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 2:20


C'est l'une des priorités affichées du nouveau gouvernement de Damas, et l'un des sujets qui devrait être évoqué, jeudi 13 février, lors de la conférence internationale pour la Syrie qui se tient à Paris. Après plus de 50 ans d'un régime très autoritaire et près de 14 ans de guerre civile, comment rendre justice pour tous les crimes commis ? Torture, bombardement de zones civiles, utilisation d'armes chimiques : les atrocités commises en Syrie sous Assad sont nombreuses. Et les attentes de la population sont grandes. De nos envoyés spéciaux à Damas,Au siège de la Défense civile de Damas, une sirène retentit. Un camion de pompiers se met alors rapidement en mouvement. Ce sont des Casques blancs, la Défense civile active avant la chute de Bachar el-Assad dans le Nord-Ouest de la Syrie. Ils sont désormais installés dans la capitale.Après une dizaine d'années passées à porter secours à des victimes de bombardements, les Casques Blancs ont désormais une activité plus classique de pompiers. Mais la guerre reste présente dans leur travail ; ils sont toujours à la recherche de charniers. Depuis la chute de Bachar el-Assad et sa fuite en Russie, ils en ont découvert 40.Ces charniers révèlent l'ampleur des crimes et du cynisme du régime déchu, souligne Ahmad Yazji, l'un des fondateurs des Casques blancs : « Le charnier le plus révulsant est celui que nous avons trouvé à Damas dans un endroit que le régime voulait transformer en parc. Un parc sous lequel se trouvaient des centaines de corps. »Pour l'heure, les charniers découverts sont refermés et préservés, dans l'attente de pouvoir identifier les victimes et afin de permettre la collecte de preuves. Depuis qu'ils ont commencé leurs activités, les Casques blancs ont tenu à recenser les victimes et garder des traces des bombardements sur lesquels ils intervenaient. « Des crimes de guerre », dit Ahmad Yazji. Des crimes pour lesquels il y a un besoin de justice.À lire aussiProcès en France des crimes du régime syrien: «Des détenus mourraient quotidiennement sous la torture»« Nous réclamons toujours justice pour la nouvelle Syrie »« Depuis le début, nous croyons que la justice doit avoir lieu, quel que soit le parti au pouvoir. Et maintenant que le régime a disparu, nous réclamons toujours justice pour la nouvelle Syrie. Nous exigeons aussi que les criminels rendent des comptes devant des institutions gouvernementales et rejetons les actes de revanche », insiste Ahmad Yazji.Entre 2011 et 2020, Shadi Haroun a connu près d'une décennie d'emprisonnement. Le crime qui lui était : avoir organisé des manifestations anti-Assad dans sa ville de la Ghouta orientale, dans la banlieue de Damas. Pour cela, lui et son frère ont été transférés de prison en prison. Homs, Tartous, Alep et la plus sinistre d'entre elles : Saïdnaya.« Le plus important, c'était la mentalité des geôliers. Je me souviens d'une phrase forte de l'un d'entre eux : "Je suis Dieu ici. Je peux te faire vivre ou te faire mourir." À cause de cette mentalité, vous pouviez mourir à tout moment. Ou au contraire, ils pouvaient vous donner un peu plus de nourriture », raconte Shadi Haroun.« Le rôle central des victimes dans ce processus est essentiel »Une étude de l'association des anciens détenus de Saïdnaya indique qu'entre 2011 et 2020, 40 000 personnes ont été incarcérées dans cette prison. Seules 5 000 en sont sorties vivantes. Aujourd'hui, l'association souhaite que justice soit rendue à travers un processus national. Et celui-ci doit véritablement être collectif, insiste Shadi Haroun :« Le rôle central des victimes dans ce processus est essentiel. Il ne faut pas que gouvernement prenne des décisions seul à propos des victimes. Aucune des parties prenantes ne le devrait, qu'il s'agisse de personnes influentes ou de responsables politiques. Parce que c'est un processus collectif. ​​​​​​»L'association des anciens détenus de Sednaya a déjà eu des contacts avec les nouvelles autorités pour évoquer la mise en place de cette justice transitionnelle. Ils ont eu un entretien avec le nouveau président intérimaire, Ahmed al-Charaa. Mais dans un pays qui recherche encore des milliers de disparus, la justice prendra du temps. « Plusieurs décennies », anticipe Shadi Haroun.Et pour être sincère, la justice devra examiner tous les crimes commis durant ses 14 années de guerre par l'ensemble des parties en conflit, y compris par les vainqueurs d'aujourd'hui.À lire aussiSyrie: après la chute d'Assad, les attentes des Syriens à l'égard de la communauté internationale

The Manly Catholic
Fr. Dom's Homs - Give God Everything: The Transformation of Simon Peter and the Power of the Mass

The Manly Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 16:16


Most men give God just a little—one net when He asks for all of them. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformation of Simon Peter and what his encounter with Christ teaches us about surrender. Are you holding back from God? Are you giving Him only part of your heart, your time, your effort? Today, we break down how true transformation happens when we finally let go and give Him everything.

Enfoque internacional
RFI en la prisión de Sednaya, símbolo del terror metódico y sistemático del régimen Al Asad

Enfoque internacional

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 3:29


Hace dos meses, los sirios recobraron su libertad, celebrando el fin de más de medio siglo de régimen Al Asad. Del mismo modo también descubrieron la dura realidad de la temida prisión de Sednaya, tras 37 años de tortura e inhumanidad. Por las enviadas especiales de RFI en Damasco, Melissa Barra y Anne Bernas“Apenas llegábamos aquí, empezaba la 'fiesta de bienvenida', o sea los primeros actos de tortura”, explica a RFI Hadi Haroun desde una enorme sala que compone el vestíbulo de la prisión de Sednaya. “Luego nos colocaban durante días o semanas en esta diminuta celda sin luz. Éramos cinco, hacinados y desnudos”, detalla, cinco años después de su liberación.  Hadi Haroun es un hombre alto y hoy en día ha recobrado su musculatura. Pesaba 100 kilos antes de su encarcelamiento. Salió en 2019 pesando 50.  “Nos golpeaban constantemente”Camina entre escombros en los pasillos de este gigantesco complejo invadido por el olor de la muerte. Rodea una escalera de caracol que permitía a los carceleros tener una visión general de las tres alas de la prisión. En cada una hay una sucesión de celdas colectivas. Cada una mide unos 25m2 y puede albergar hasta 50 presos, apiñados. “Cuando los guardias abrían esta cerradura, los presos debían prepararse para horas de tortura. El sonido de esa puerta aún me persigue: es el sonido más aterrador de Sednaya”, prosigue.La prisión está vacía desde principios de diciembre, cerrada por las nuevas autoridades. Pero las cicatrices del horror están por todas partes, con habitaciones llenas de montañas de ropa sucia, restos de prótesis, mechones de pelo rapado. “En estos baldes nos tiraban arroz o pan. Todos comíamos del mismo balde”, explica Haroun con actitud distanciada, recogiendo las cestas de plástico rotas. "Lo peor era cuando teníamos que ir a las duchas. Todo el mundo tenía miedo. Nos obligaban a andar a gatas con las manos cubriendo los ojos”, dice imitando la escena, mientras se dirige al final del pasillo donde, en un espacio estrecho, hay una fila de duchas diminutas, oxidadas y sin puertas. “No sabíamos lo que podía pasarnos. Nos colocaban de a tres bajo la ducha unos minutos. Nos golpeaban constantemente”, agrega. La tortura psicológica y la físicaLa prisión de Palmira, en el desierto central de Siria, representaba la brutalidad del régimen del clan Al Asad hasta 2015, cuando fue destruida por los yihadistas del grupo Estado Islámico. Integrantes del movimiento comunista o de partidos como los Hermanos Musulmanes, así como todos los demás opositores políticos, eran encerrados y torturados allí. La prisión de Sednaya, construida en 1987, adoptó sus métodos de terror al comienzo de la guerra en 2011. A partir de la revolución, las autoridades comenzaron a encarcelar a cualquier persona sospechosa de tener alguna animadversión hacia el régimen, incluidas mujeres y menores. El 75% de los detenidos tenían diplomas universitarios. La tortura psicológica precedía la física. Todo lo que ocurría fuera de Sednaya repercutía en el trato a los prisioneros con brutales represalias.   “Me detuvieron por haber protestado al principio de la guerra civil. Luego me soltaron y me volvieron a detener por ‘actos de terrorismo'”, recuerda Hadi Haroun. Las acusaciones de terrorismo eran las más usadas por autoridades cuando comenzaron las protestas. En 2011, el Gobierno sirio puso fin a 48 años de estado de excepción. Era una de las principales reivindicaciones de los manifestantes, que reclamaban liberalizar del régimen. Pero de inmediato lo sustituyó por tribunales antiterroristas, que encarcelaron a miles de sirios en las 12 cárceles del país durante años. A Hadi Haroun le cuesta recordar por cuantas prisiones pasó durante ocho años. “Cuando tenían sospechas sobre alguno de nosotros  o sobre nuestra familia, nos trasladaban a otra prisión, aunque normalmente un preso debía ser encarcelado en su provincia de residencia”, precisa.  Esta era una de las tácticas para romper todos los lazos sociales e infligir una forma de tortura psicológica a la población siria.  Bajo Bashar Al Asad, el pueblo sirio estaba obligado a proclamar “Assad ila al-abad”, “Asad para la eternidad”. El dirigente controlaba el espacio político y la vida de los habitantes. “Al liberar a Sednaya se reveló la magnitud de las muertes”   “Pasé dos años en Sednaya con mi hermano gemelo”, relata Hadi Haroun. Vivieron las peores atrocidades en este complejo rodeado de minas y torres de vigilancia, ubicado a unos 30 kilómetros al norte de Damasco, hacinados junto a miles de hombres enfermos de sarna, diarrea y tuberculosis, en el calor sofocante del verano sirio y el frío húmedo del invierno.  Convivían con cadáveres abandonados en las celdas, a veces durante dos días, antes de ser apilados en una cámara de sal. Haroun recoge una manta marrón en el suelo de una oscura celda y explica: “La usábamos como cama, y por la mañana teníamos que enrollarla. No nos dejaban acostarnos encima, y además, no había sitio”. Sednaya, como todas las prisiones del antiguo régimen, se parecía a la peor pesadilla. Todos los presos eran torturados, golpeados con barras de hierro, azotados, abusados sexualmente, electrocutados.  Incluso las visitas de familiares acababan con crueldad, algo que Hadi Haroun llama con frecuencia las “fiestas de tortura”. Los visitantes se volvían testigos auditivos de lo que el régimen infligía a un hermano, padre o hijo encarcelado. Eso los disuadía de regresar. Desde el inicio de la guerra, ONG y asociaciones han alertado sobre las condiciones de vida de los prisioneros. Se revelaron en 2014, con el informe “César”, un documento que contenía 55.000 fotos de hombres y mujeres torturados hasta la muerte en las cárceles sirias, tomadas por un fotógrafo militar desertor.   El 8 de diciembre del año pasado, el mundo pudo ver las imágenes de los 2.800 prisioneros liberados, demacrados y enloquecidos en muchos casos.La magnitud de lo que ocurrió salió a la luz: este macabro lugar era más que una prisión, era un centro de concentración y ejecución. En Sednaya había salas de ahorcamiento, donde los verdugos ejecutaban a los prisioneros dos veces por semana por la noche. Los cadáveres eran trasladados a hospitales militares, donde los militares emitían certificados de defunción falsos, y luego enterraban los restos en fosas comunes en los alrededores de la capital siria.  La búsqueda de los cadáveres continúa hoy en día. Se estima el número de desaparecidos a al menos 150.000.Leer tambiénEn la cárcel siria de Sednaya: tras la liberación, la búsqueda de los desaparecidosEntender el sistema de tortura Desde hace cinco años, Hadi Haroun es miembro activo de la Asociación de Presos y Desaparecidos de Sednaya, fundada en 2017.  “Liberar la prisión no fue un momento feliz. Fue más bien triste. Porque reveló la realidad de las muertes bajo tortura. Lo primero que hicimos fue intentar recopilar los documentos que contenían la lista de presos y muertos. Necesitamos saber cuántas personas ingresaron a Sednaya entre 2011 y la liberación, y cuántas salieron, para calcular el número de desaparecidos. Estamos empezando a hacernos una idea de la magnitud de la situación: entre 100.000 y 300.000”, lamenta. La asociación ayuda a los ex presos a recobrar una vida normal, pero también recoge testimonios y documentos para archivarlos. Busca proteger las pruebas que aún se encuentran en la docena de cárceles del país. Muchísimos archivos fueron robados o destruidos al abrirse la cárcel. El objetivo final es poder probar los crímenes cometidos por el régimen durante años y esclarecer lo ocurrido con los desaparecidos. Los documentos contienen  informaciones primordiales sobre la estructura del aparato de seguridad y de los servicios de inteligencia sirios, y también sobre la identidad de los desaparecidos. Haroun explica que las nuevas autoridades han recibido el apoyo de Gobiernos y organizaciones internacionales. “Somos una de las organizaciones que más conocimiento tiene sobre las cárceles. Aunque vengan equipos del extranjero, no podrán prescindir de nosotros. Por otro lado, las instituciones y organizaciones internacionales disponen de recursos financieros y técnicos. Para las fosas comunes, por ejemplo, disponen del material necesario para los análisis de sangre y de ADN”.   El ex preso espera que la prisión de Sednaya se convierta en un museo, un lugar de memoria para que nadie pueda olvidar a los cientos de miles de torturados y desaparecidos, y que nunca más en la “nueva Siria” se repitan atrocidades tan metódicas y planificadas.  Según el Observatorio Sirio de Derechos Humanos, al menos 10 personas murieron en las cárceles de las nuevas autoridades sirias en la provincia de Homs, entre el 28 de enero y el 1° de febrero. 

Reportage International
La nouvelle Syrie face au défi du déminage

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 2:43


En Syrie, les treize années de guerre ont laissé des traces : quelque 300 000 mines et engins explosifs sont disséminés à travers le pays. Depuis la chute du régime, au moins 144 personnes ont été tuées, selon Halo Trust, une organisation internationale spécialisée dans l'enlèvement des mines terrestres, notamment en raison du retour des déplacements. Des équipes de déminage ont commencé la lourde tâche de nettoyer le pays, mais manquent d'effectifs et de soutiens financiers. De notre envoyée spéciale dans la province de Homs, Chaque matin depuis deux mois et la chute du régime, le rituel d'Hassan Talfah est le même. Trouver le point de localisation de l'engin explosif, avant d'enfiler sa tenue, un casque à visière et une veste de protection : « Jusqu'à présent, nous n'avons pas eu d'accident, parce que nous sommes bien préparés. »Le risque est moindre pour ces démineurs de la Défense civile syrienne que pour les habitants du petit village de Buwaydah al-Sharqiyah, situé à 25 km au sud de Homs, longtemps en proie à la guerre. Les combats entre les rebelles et le régime de Bachar el-Assad ont ici, comme ailleurs, laissé leurs legs. Des maisons à terre, des murs criblés d'impacts de balle, et des champs chargés de mines et d'engins explosifs encore actifs.Dans la région, les accidents ont tué ou blessé entre 40 et 50 personnes en deux mois, explique Abdel, l'un des démineurs : « La plupart sont des enfants. Ils pensent que ces mines sont des jouets. Ils s'amusent avec et les font exploser. »À lire aussiMalgré le traité d'Ottawa, les mines antipersonnel font davantage de victimes chaque année« Je m'étonne qu'il y ait encore des mines ici »À l'aide d'un ruban, il balise un champ et d'une pioche, installe des panneaux de prévention. L'explosif est entouré de sacs de sable. Les habitants sont invités à rentrer chez eux. « Allez les gars, on perd du temps, s'exclame Hassan Talfah. Rentrez à l'intérieur, s'il vous plait, je ne peux rien faire exploser tant qu'il y a du monde dehors ! »Depuis sa maison, Houda regarde l'explosion. « J'ai peur pour mes enfants… Je m'étonne qu'il y ait encore des mines ici. Je suis revenue il y a dix jours. Juste avant, ils ont trouvé 35 petits obus en grappe dans mon jardin. Les gars du HTS [le groupe rebelle à l'initiative dans la chute du clan Assad, NDLR] ont enlevé ces 35 obus. Et heureusement, aucune explosion ne s'est produite suite à mon arrivée. » Depuis la chute du régime, avec le retour d'exil des familles et l'intensification des déplacements dans le pays, les accidents se multiplient. Face à l'ampleur de la tâche, la Défense civile syrienne manque de soutien. À Homs, ils sont sept à déminer, 130 dans tout le pays à travailler. Jamais le gouvernement n'a mis en place de programme de déminage. Les nouvelles autorités ne se sont pas encore prononcées.À lire aussiSyrie: Ahmed al-Charaa face à la difficile conciliation des attentes de ses partenairesDes mines qui explosent depuis le début de la guerreLe problème, pourtant, n'est pas récent. Les accidents liés aux engins explosifs datent du début de la guerre. Mahmoud est berger. Il a perdu sa femme et son frère en 2017 et sa jambe porte encore les marques de l'explosion : « Nous étions sur un petit chemin de terre, comme celui-ci. Nous allions rejoindre la route principale, mais après avoir parcouru 100 mètres, une mine a explosé sous notre voiture, se rappelle-t-il. Nous espérons que les choses s'amélioreront, que la Syrie sera totalement nettoyée. Mais malheureusement, nous n'oublierons jamais ce qu'il s'est passé. » Ahmad, son neveu, intervient. Le problème est loin d'être fini, dit-il. « Mon cousin a des moutons ici. Il y a deux semaines, une mine a explosé sur son passage alors qu'il allait les faire paître, raconte-t-il. Quelques jours plus tard, c'était un petit enfant. Il a jeté une pierre sur une mine et celle-ci a explosé. Heureusement, il n'a pas été tué. Mais il a été gravement blessé aux yeux. »Ici, tout le monde a une histoire à raconter. Des voisins, des amis, des enfants cibles de mines encore cachées. La guerre est peut-être terminée. Ses victimes, elles, n'ont pas fini d'être comptées.À lire aussiSyrie : après la chute de Bachar al-Assad, la difficile unification du pays

The Fire These Times
Hauntologies: Merry Christmas Homs

The Fire These Times

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 11:57


Elia Ayoub reads from his newsletter piece "Merry Christmas Homs: Tribute to Bassel Shehadeh's Last City" which is available for free. It is a reference to a short film directed by Bassel during Christmas 2011 in Homs under heavy shelling by the Assad regime. You can watch it on YouTube. Trigger warning: this audio features some sounds from the original film, including airstrikes. They come right after Elia says 'at times getting closer' at around 1:25 seconds. Skip to 1:59 to avoid them. As this is time sensitive, it is released on the public feed shortly after the Patreon. If you're seeing this from the public feed, please consider joining our Patreon to support this podcast as well as all the other podcasts by FTP. Follow Wafa Mustafa on Instagram to get updates on her ongoing search for her father, Ali Mustafa. Quick announcement: Elia and Leila Al-Shami are going to launch a new podcast called The Inconvenient Revolution focusing on Syrian history between 2011 and 2024. From the Periphery (FTP) Patreon subscribers will get all episodes before the general public. From The Periphery is built by Elia Ayoub, Leila Al-Shami, Ayman Makarem, Dana El Kurd, Karena Avedissian, Daniel Voskoboynik, Anna M, Aydın Yıldız, Ed S, Alice Bonfatti, israa abd elfattah, with more joining soon! ⁠⁠⁠The Fire These Times⁠⁠⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elia Ayoub⁠⁠⁠⁠ is licensed under ⁠⁠⁠⁠Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

1A
ICYMI: After More Than Five Decades, Syria No Longer Under Authoritarian Rule

1A

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 22:34


On Sunday, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) made its final march on the Syrian capital of Damascus. The rebels had already claimed the major cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs. In a matter of hours and with little violence, Syrian government forces abandoned their posts and HTS claimed victory. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country and has been granted asylum in Russia.After more than five decades, Syria is no longer under the rule of the Assad dynasty. And the region is transformed forever. But as people rejoice across Syria – what's left is immense uncertainty about the future of the country's government and its place in the region.We get to the latest and look to the future for both Syria and the Middle East.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Global News Podcast
Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

Global News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 29:43


Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels. Also: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is rededicated in front of world leaders and the conman in India who duped families into thinking he was their long lost son.

Newshour
Syrian rebels move towards the capital Damascus

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 47:28


Rebel forces in southern Syria have reportedly captured most of the Deraa region - the birthplace of the 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad.Also on the programme: we hear from South Korea after a tumultuous week in politics there; and the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris is set to welcome visitors once more. (Image: Rebel fighters pass a tank in Homs countryside, after Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance in Syria on 7 December 2024. Credit: Reuters/Mahmoud Hasano)

Newshour
Syrian army withdraw from Homs

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 47:29


The latest reports from Syria say Islamist rebels are closing in on the centre of the city of Homs - as they continue their advance to Damascus. On this programme we will hear from the Syrian opposition as well as the UN envoy Geir Pederson.Also on the programme: The singer Angelique Kidjo on the re-dedication of the Notre Dame cathedral in Pais.(Picture: A member of the Syrian opposition stands at an entrance to the Hama governorate on the Damascus-Aleppo International Highway, Syria. Credit: MOHAMMED AL RIFAI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Global News Podcast
Syrian rebels continue their rapid advance

Global News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 28:44


In Syria, Islamist-led rebels continue their rapid advance. The UN says 300,000 have fled their homes as rebels reach the outskirts of Homs. Also: Romania will rerun its election, and how to survive a polar bear attack.

Newshour
Thousands flee Syrian city Homs as rebels advance

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 47:28


Government forces in Syria appear to be struggling on several fronts as rebel groups advance.  Islamist-led factions are within kilometres of Homs.  Also on the programme, Romania's top court has annulled the results of the presidential election on fears the far-right winner benefitted from a massive illegal TikTok campaign; and, Finland has become the world's first country to launch a national soundscape — a fifteen-part composition inspired by the country's nature.(Photo: A rebel fighter stands atop a military vehicle as he carries a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham flag in Saraqeb town in northwestern Idlib province, Syria December 1, 2024. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano TPX)

Newshour
Syrian rebels bear down on Homs

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 47:31


Rebel forces in Syria are bearing down on the city of Homs, a vital link between the capital, Damascus, and the Assad regime's coastal stronghold. We hear from a Christian priest in the coastal city of Latakia.Also in the programme: Romania's top court annuls the results of the first round of the presidential election, after the surprise victory of an unknown far-right nationalist; and Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is reborn after a devastating fire five years ago.(IMAGE: Opposition fighters pose for a selfie in front of a Syrian government building after they entered the city of Hama, Syria, 06 December 2024 / CREDIT: Bilal al Hammoud/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

PBS NewsHour - Segments
News Wrap: Police believe gunman who killed healthcare CEO has fled New York

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 5:47


In our news wrap Friday, investigators believe the gunman who shot and killed a healthcare CEO has fled New York, Syrian rebels are seizing more territory and closing in on the country's third-largest city of Homs and the leader of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's own party now supports impeaching him. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

S2 Underground
The Wire - December 6, 2024

S2 Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 5:06


//The Wire//2300Z December 6, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH IN SOUTH KOREA AMID POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER SERIES OF ESCALATIONS. SYRIAN REBELS CONTINUE ADVANCE, ARRIVE IN HOMS. DANIEL PENNY TRIAL CONTINUES IN NYC, INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR CIVIL UNREST.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Syria: The situation has deteriorated significantly over the past 24 hours. Pro-Assad forces have largely been completely absent throughout most of the country as the conglomeration of rebel forces being led by HTS have continued their advance. Overnight HTS arrived in Homs, and have taken the northern suburbs of the city.South Korea: Tensions remain high amid the rapid-pace of events that have occurred over the past 24 hours. Specifically, concerns have arisen that President Yoon may declare a state of Martial Law once again as a vote on his impeachment is carried out in Parliament tomorrow. As this impeachment vote essentially comes down to whether or not his own party will support him, the situation remains very fluid. Yoon's political bloc, the People Power Party, has flip-flopped on supporting him during the impeachment efforts, at first denouncing him because of his first Marital Law declaration, then supporting him a few hours later and vowing to oppose any impeachment efforts. This morning indications emerged that his party would indeed support an impeachment due to the revelation that Yoon has issued military orders for the armed forces to remain on alert until tomorrow…after the impeachment vote. By midday, his party held a meeting and flipped again, confirming the party line that they would not support an impeachment of President Yoon. As it stands President Yoon's impeachment vote is scheduled for Saturday.Several high-level officials have also resigned and/or been suspended due to their part in the first coup attempt. The leadership of the RoK Special Warfare Command, the Capital Defense Command, and the Defense Counterintelligence Command have all been suspended by the Defense Ministry.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. – The USDA has issued an order for the entire national milk supply to be tested for bird flu. AC: This mandate is somewhat perplexing as any sort of bacteria, virus, or pathogen is neutralized by the HTST pasteurization process that is currently mandated in the United States.New York: The potential for civil unrest remains elevated as the Daniel Penny trial verdict is expected Monday. This afternoon, the primary charge of manslaughter against Penny was dismissed before the court adjourned for the weekend. The prosecution is trying the comparatively unorthodox attempt to get the second charge to stick with the jury, which will begin deliberating again on Monday. AC: As a reminder this is a very high-profile case that has resulted in high-tensions already due to the racial component of the incident, as well as the extreme levels of bias that have been on display during this trial. As such, though the most serious charge against Penny has been dropped, if he is found guilty of the lesser charges on Monday the potential for civil unrest is greatly reduced. However, if he is found not guilty, acquitted, or the jury is hung on all charges, the potential for civil unrest becomes substantial. As the primary charge has been dropped, malign actors will have time to prepare for demonstrations and unrest operations over the weekend.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Concerning the tactical situation in South Korea, many Members of Parliament remain on ready alert, with reports of some politicians sleeping in their offices, or even in the main assembly hall, to prevent another late-night coup attempt. Outside the National Assembly Building, varying demonstrations have been persistently underway since the crisis began three days ago. Politicians, staffers, and civilians alike have been observed emplacing obs

S2 Underground
The Wire - December 5, 2024

S2 Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 4:48


//The Wire//2300Z December 5, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCES TSUNAMI SCARE DUE TO SUBSTANTIAL EARTHQUAKE OFF THE COAST. CHINESE CYBER INCIDENTS HIGHLIGHT TELECOM VULNERABILITIES. SYRIAN REBELS CAPTURE HAMA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Syria: On the southern front, rebel forces have taken the city of Hama, and have begun the southern push toward Homs. On the eastern front HTS has made a rapid advance to the Upper Euphrates River Valley, reaching Lake Assad overnight.AC: HTS and other rebel forces have been able to take significant ground, while the Syrian Army has largely ceded most of their terrain to the rebel advance. In most areas, HTS has encountered little resistance from the Syrian Army. Russian forces have offered up varying levels of resistance to HTS operations, with some reports claiming significant Russian retaliatory bombings (such as in Aleppo), but other reports indicating Russian forces largely withdrawing without a shot being fired. At the moment, the Russian naval base of Tartus is very much in danger of being cut-off from Damascus by land.France: Following a vote of no-confidence yesterday, Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted from his position. As of this morning, PM Barnier became the shortest-serving PM in French history by resigning his post which he was appointed to only in September. AC: To highlight Barnier's unpopularity, both the far-left and far-right factions in government united to oust him for their disapproval of his handling of the budget, making his removal the only successful no-confidence vote in France since 1962. -HomeFront-California: This afternoon a Tsunami Warning was issued for the coast of northern California due to a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the region. In response to the tsunami threat, the mass evacuation of millions of people was ordered, with limited success. After some time, the Warning was canceled, with no tsunami being reported due to the earthquake. AC: Considering the sheer number of people that live directly within the high-tsunami-risk areas in California, the chances of a mass evacuation being successful in the little time allotted were always minimal. However the attempt was made, and mass traffic gridlock was reported before the Tsunami Warning was cancelled.Washington D.C. – During ongoing investigations into the incidents surrounding the inadequacies of the US Secret Service to protect Donald Trump, Director Ronald Rowe appeared to have a psychological episode during his testimony before Congress. While being questioned by Congressman Pat Fallon, a shouting match erupted between Congressman Fallon and Director Rowe, which began rather suddenly without much warning. As Congressman Fallon was asking Rowe about a photograph of Rowe which was taken at a 9/11 memorial (where Rowe was on-the-job in an official USSS capacity on protective detail), Rowe began rambling about his role in the actual 9/11 attack itself, which immediately devolved into a shouting match between himself and the Congressman.AC: Shouting at an elected official who represents the people who sign one's paycheck demonstrates a rather interesting perspective of job security. Regardless of political party, Director Rowe, was not shouting at a suit in Washington…he was shouting at the American taxpayer who demands accountability. Either way, this incident is yet another in a long list of indications of what the American political system has become, and also demonstrates the very serious problems within the agency. A Director who is mentally unwell or has anger issues to the point that he can't even control himself while answering basic questions about his job (a job which involves the use of lethal force) is probably a more practical indicator of how serious the problems within the USSS are than any other Congressional testimony.USA: This morning, vario