Vocation Story. Fr. Gabriel. To bring joy to the world
A Comboni Missionary from the Karamoja region of Uganda said: “Over the last three years, my experience as a priest has been one of great fulfilment and realisation.” My name is Fr. Gabriel Angella, and I am a Comboni missionary from Karamoja, Uganda. I was ordained as a priest on April 23, 2022, in my […]
Bible & Mission. Amos, the Prophet of Boldness
God’s call often comes unexpectedly, as it did for the prophet Amos, a humble shepherd and sycamore grower. His story reminds us that God’s choice is not about our qualifications but His purpose. Amos boldly embraced his vocation, proclaiming truth and justice in a world resistant to change. The prophet Amos is a clear example […]
Burkina Faso. Masks: the spirits of the forefathers.
Masks are a link between the earthly and the spiritual; they maintain the culture and values of a community. They are sacred objects that appear during funerals, weddings and ceremonies to inaugurate the harvest or to ask for more rain. The urban exodus of many young people is compromising the culture of masks. Masks are […]
Bolivia. The path of the Guarayos to the promised land.
The Guarayo people are an indigenous group who live in eastern Bolivia. The current Guarayo population in Bolivia is 12,000. They are predominantly agricultural people, and their culture and way of life are primarily based on the land. Here we take a look at their funeral rites and final fate. The ten tests. The Guarayos […]
Catholic Church in Laos. Little by little.
There is a small Catholic community in Laos, with no foreign personnel. It is a community that gives hope for the future. In the four apostolic vicariates existing in the country (Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Savannakhet, Paksé), there are about 50,000 Catholics spread across a territory with diverse ethnic groups, languages, and cultures, among a population […]
Witnesses of the Jubilee. Bishop Christian Carlassare. Bearing witness to hope
As head of the Diocese of Bentiu, Bishop Christian Carlassare is called to start over from scratch, in a context devastated by conflict and floods. Where, most of all, people’s souls must first be rebuilt and reconciled. Bentiu is a place on the edge of nowhere, in the northern part of South Sudan, on the […]
Bible and Mission. Ruth: Persevering In Love
Ruth is a Moabite woman, who, after the death of her husband, decided to take care of her mother-in-law and, to do so, abandoned her land and immigrated to Israel. A faithful woman of great faith, she will be a fruitful mother in Israel and will play a fundamental role in salvation history. At the […]
Herbs & Plants. Vitex doniana. Multipurpose Tree
Vitex doniana (Family Verbenaceae) is a useful, multi-purpose tree providing food, medicines and timber to a number of communities. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree which is widespread in the savannah regions of Africa, especially in Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. The plant grows […]
Africa. Mission in the digital age
The Church’s work in many countries is being supported by more advanced means of communication, digital channels and social media, especially among younger generations. A notable example is the Communications Network of Catholic Sisters in Kenya. Today, the Catholic Church of Kenya represents an established presence in Africa, having experienced uninterrupted growth in terms of […]
Vocation Story. Father Bienvenu: A Servant of the Gospel
Father Djasgombaye Gokam Bienvenu, a Comboni missionary priest, recounts his vocation journey from his multifaith upbringing in Chad to his work in the Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya. I am the firstborn in a family of two boys. I grew up in a large extended family, and our household included grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and […]
