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Activism with Sabine, a giantess to help dignity grow
We are pleased to share with you the beautiful report created by Claire Brandeleer on the Festival of Dignity, organized at House of Compassion, as part of issue No. 154 of En Question focusing on the future of activism. Here is the link to the digital version (freely accessible): https://www.centreavec.be/…/militer-avec-sabine-une…/ Caption Stéphane Lagasse
A Gesture That Resonates
“Yesterday, it was my turn at the Beguinage Church. A few unhoused people came in and walked toward the exhibition on Gaza [around the Sacred Heart of Jesus]. There, they kissed the dolls representing the children who had died. ” — Pieter, volunteer at House of Compassion That silent, moving gesture echoes in other acts […]
Sabine, Giantess of Dignity. First outing. To Schuman Square.
July 15, 2025. Sabine has completed her first trip abroad—a journey to the heart of Europe, Schuman Square in Brussels. She’s been waiting impatiently in the Beguinage Church. She wants to do something with her name and her stature: “Giantess of Dignity.” In mid-June, she witnessed five days of “Fasting for Justice in Palestine” at […]
A Week of Hunger Strike for Justice in Palestine: The House of Compassion Diary
“From June 16 to 21, a hunger week took place in the Beguinage Church for Gaza. Scheutist Jan Reynebeau kept a diary. This is how the first day unfolded”, which you can read day by day on the Otheo website. © Otheo
‘The Letter’ at House of Compassion
On Monday 16 January, we watched “The Letter” together, a film about the encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ in which Pope Francis enters into dialogue with activists from groups that are not sufficiently heard on the world stage: the poor, indigenous peoples, young people and scientists representing the animal and plant world. About 100 people were present […]