Comboni Missionaries Ireland

The Jubilee Door. A time for re-awakening and sharing

The jubilee as a time of emancipation and restoration requires including those who need acceptance: not limiting ourselves to the select few who appear most worthy of God’s favour. The theme that highlights the jubilee inaugurated by Pope Francis on December 24, “Pilgrims of Hope,” intends to highlight, according to the document that preceded the

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Vocation Story. Fr. Martin. “I am a Comboni Missionary inside and outside.”

“As I embrace my role as a priest, I carry with me the memories of my family’s influence, the trials of my youth, the rigour of my formation and the diverse experiences that have enriched my understanding of ministry.” Father Martin Jere tells us about his vocation journey. From a young age, even before my

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The African Youth. Innovations & Creativity

With the highest percentage of her population made up of youth, Africa is a bed of opportunities for growth and prosperity. The African youth are a symbol of resilience, potential, creativity and determination in a changing and challenging world. The youth represent hope and vibrancy across the continent geared towards social change, economic growth, and

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Nigeria. Adire, the popular Yoruba fabric dyed with indigo

A cotton cloth coloured with a dyeing technique mainly used among the Yoruba people: the Adire. Fabrics made according to the original dyeing methods still resist today in the country’s markets, despite the textile industry being put in crisis by the cheaper ones imported from China. Adire cloth is made by Nigerian women using the

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Herbs & Plants. Cinnamon. A special spice

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamonum in plant family Lauraceae. There are several species which are often sold as cinnamon including. C. tamale (Indian Cinnamon), C. verum (Sri Lanka Cinnamon), C. loureiroi (Vietnamese cinnamon), C. cassia (Chinese Cinnamon), C. burmannii (Indonesian cinnamon), and C.

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