The religion of Black Friday in the age of self-gifting
If we look at it closely, black friday in fact has all the anthropological and social characteristics of ancient religious cults.
If we look at it closely, black friday in fact has all the anthropological and social characteristics of ancient religious cults.
Changing the economy is, then, a matter of love. We often think that we need to know something or someone to love it. However, the opposite is also true: it is because I love that I truly know, as I renounce prejudices and open myself to listening; and only because of this love do I feel called to act and to create change.
“Have courage, dear friends, have courage! If you are faithful to your vocation, your life will blossom, you will have wonderful stories to tell your children and grandchildren.”
¿Por qué hablar de capital espiritual, social y narrativo para la economía? ¿Por qué el lugar fue propicio para el desarrollo de la escuela?
Voi ne sarete non solo beneficiari, ma protagonisti, con entusiasmo e senso di disponibilità
We know there are many challenges and much work still to be done. The questions we face are complex, and the answers are not always clear. But we are committed to this journey—not in search of quick fixes, but in pursuit of meaningful dialogue, innovation, and real change.
Let’s slow down for a moment and reflect a bit more on this challenging pursuit of peace. But please remember that peace begins with a Smile so let’s Smile together.
Since the beginning of Pope Francis' global call to reanimate the economy, those of us who live in Latin America and the Caribbean were certain that this call was an invitation to commit ourselves to the historical transformations of our territories and to truly be protagonists of an economic change in our region.
The Economy of Francesco Academy is a platform aimed at rethinking how the global economy operates, with a focus on exploring new forms of economic governance that balance profit with purpose and address social and environmental challenges.
During the last year, the Community of Economy of Francesco has been very active with the development of campaigns focused on promoting and strengthening peace. We have lived this through cooperation with different institutions and different approaches.