Briefly, On Solidarity
This year, on Giving Tuesday, the New York WYA interns took a break from our work and studies to spend an afternoon outside the office by taking the philosophy of WYA to the streets. Having spent many hours training in an understanding of human dignity, we desired to see what it looks like to truly […]
Living in gratitude: Insights from Aristotle, G.K. Chesterton, and C.S. Lewis
It was my third time paging through WYA’s Certified Training Program (CTP). For the first time, though, Chapter One’s opening quote by Aristotle resounded a great insight into realizing our human dignity in the humdrum of everyday life. He says: “We must not listen to those who advise us ‘being men to think human […]
Tolerant Plurality, not Plural Tolerance
On October 16, the Polish Embassy in Brussels sponsored a conference commemorating the European Legacy of Pope John Paul II on the 40th anniversary of his election as pope. Among the honored guests, George Weigel delivered the keynote lecture and drew from John Paul II’s philosophy to form a ‘political lexicon’ that addressed the […]
Is breathing a choice?
On a recent return flight to Brussels, I watched a movie that contextualized one of the most difficult questions raised in the debate on euthanasia and assisted suicide: if a physician gives the patient a terminal diagnosis, what difference does it make if the patient wishes to end their life sooner? Released in 2017, Breathe […]
Meet Julia Kenney, WYA North America’s New Regional Director
“WYA’s clear, unwavering, and universal articulation of the human person captivated me,” shares Julia on her first encounter with WYA. More than two years later, WYA now warmly welcomes Julia Kenney as WYA North America’s new Regional Director. “I stayed with WYA because I wanted to contribute to WYA’s noble mission, receive the formation necessary to […]
An Ancient Debate: Voluntary Euthanasia in the school of Socrates
As WYA’s North America Journalism Extern in Europe, I came to Belgium to research the societal trends of euthanasia and assisted suicide. It’s trajectory has been swift and the rising numbers alarming. In 2014, the Belgium government made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia for children without […]
Meet the Fall Interns of 2018
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes and cinnamon apple scented candles. As temperatures drop and the sun begins to hide, it’s time to bid summer one last goodbye. But for WYA’s Fall interns of 2018, it is the beginning of a new season full of vibrant opportunities and exciting new adventures. Hailing from Belgium, […]
6 Reasons to Participate in the International Solidarity Forum (Part I)
The International Solidarity Forum (ISF) has officially launched applications for its 16th edition, where certified WYA members will examine the theme “Good Governance and Human Flourishing”. As an annual training hosted at the United Nations and the WYA headquarters in New York, this much awaited event brings together members from all over the world to […]
Where the Lilies Grow
It is easy to see the beauty of Monet’s Water Lilies. You stare at the work and catch new colours that were invisible at first. The painting decomposes and recomposes itself the longer you look at it. It takes on the nature of the thing it represents: water. Monet is known for painting the same […]
Human Dignity & Children’s Literature: A Never-Ending Story
I remember that, when I was a little girl, my mom would always tuck me in at night with a lullaby and a short prayer. I always remember the comfortable simplicity of snuggling up in my bed, the soft sound of my mom’s voice, and peacefully falling asleep at the end of the day. Some […]
