Honduras – The Pech people “We belong to the earth and to the earth we shall return”
The indigenous Pech people (one of the original peoples of Honduras), is one of the few with nomadic roots in Central America. Their vision of the world is closely connected to the care and conservation of the Earth. Their origin is not known for certain, but it is believed that the indigenous Pech group […]
Journalists win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. In its press announcement, the Committee stated that “ Ms. Ressa and Mr. Muratov are […]
Pope Francis – “To proclaim and share what we have seen”
This year World Mission Sunday will be celebrated on 24 October. The theme the Holy Father has chosen this year is: ‘We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard’ (Acts 4:20). A synthesis of his message. In his message, Pope Francis says: “Once we experience the power of God’s love, we […]
Mexico: The people of the sacred rains
The people of the rain, Ñuu Savi, in the Nahuati language of the Mestizos, live in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla and Guerrero in central-southern Mexico. To the present day, they have persisted with their daily practices, their forms of social organisation, their language, health system, respect for nature and their religiosity in their view […]
Oral Literature: The Tortoise and his Broken Shell
There was a famine in a certain town. Every creature in that town was hungry except a dog who knew of a tree in the nearby forest which supplied him with food. No one but the dog knew where he obtained his food. Now there lived in the town a tortoise and his wife. […]
Uganda: Mission Work Never Grows Old
Eighty-three-year-old Comboni Fr. Alberto Anichini is energized by his ministry in northern Uganda Fr. Alberto Anichini’s work in Uganda seemed to have concluded. While he recovered in Italy from years of medical complications due to a broken ankle, the 80-year-old Comboni longed to return to his mission field at least long enough to say […]
Chad: The Dene Marem project – we understand each other among women
When you go out to meet people, ideas and projects are born from their needs. This is what happens in the south of Chad, where needs are intertwined with desires for redemption. Starting with learning to read and write. Sister Marilda Sportelli, an Alcantarine Franciscan talk about her experience among Chadian women. The town […]
Uganda: Bishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach – “Be a faithful steward”
On 14th August, due to Covid-19 restrictions, only a few invited guests were present in Nebbi Cathedral (North West Uganda) for the long-awaited episcopal ordination of Fr. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, and his instalment as bishop of Nebbi Diocese, which had become vacant after the transferral of Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok to Lira diocese. Pope […]
Philippine: Common Joy
The life of the Filipino villages and parishes is built around the “Fiesta”, a yearly celebration of the Patron Saint which includes the preparations, the solemn Mass, the procession with the images of the Saint, the cooking, and the hospitality. Every town in the Philippines, no matter how big or small, holds a fiesta. […]
Herbs & Plant: Talinum paniculatum – A vital medicinal plant
It is one of the most popular herbal plants and has been used as a raw plant material for drugs that have become more widely available commercially. In particular, it is used for treating human herpes and inflammatory skin diseases Talinum paniculatum is known by various common names including Ginseng Java, waterleaf (Limon), cariri, Philippine […]