Vocation Story. Fr. Alfred. “Sower of Hope”
Father Alfred Mawadri, a Ugandan Comboni missionary, talks about his vocation journey and the challenges he has faced in his pastoral work. I was fortunate to have loving parents. My father was a man of integrity and strength. My mother was a wonderful person. She was compassionate in her words and actions and instilled Christian […]
Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari. A Steward of the river
The river is sacred to the Kukama people, who believe that their ancestors reside on the river floor. They are ready to protect the Marañón River. They won the case in court. For the first time in the country’s history, a river was granted legal personhood, with the right to be free-flowing and free of […]
Herbs & Plants. The Hypoxis genus. A potent medicinal Plant
This plant includes eight genera and approximately 130 species. It plays a significant role in traditional medicine. The Hypoxis genus – comprising various species such as Hypoxis interjecta, Hypoxis multiceps, Hypoxis nyasica, Hypoxis obtusa, Hypoxis sobolifera, and the prominent Hypoxis hemerocallidea – holds significant importance in traditional medicine across the Southern African region. As part […]
Ethiopia. The coffee ceremony
In the African country where coffee originated, women perform a magical ritual. The preparation of the popular drink resembles a religious liturgy marked by solemn gestures that have been passed down for centuries with the smoke of incense, prayers to the spirits and prophecies of the future. In Ethiopia, the homeland of coffee, each family […]
Vocation Story. “Witness of God’s work”
Sr. Veronica Mburu, a Comboni sister from Kenya, shares her vocation journey and says, “I feel fulfilled in loving and serving my brothers and sisters.” I come from a Catholic family, where my parents introduced me to a life of faith and dedication to helping others. They taught me to be attentive to others’ needs […]
Brazil. “I dream of a ministry of listening, closeness, and accompaniment”.
Father Joaquim Pereira, a Portuguese Comboni missionary, shares his pastoral experience in the parish of Santo António in Marcos Moura, a neighbourhood in the municipality of Santa Rita in the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The social reality of Marcos Moura is marked by widespread poverty, increasing violence, and the great challenges that families face daily. […]
Advocacy & People. Semia Gharbi. Fighting against eco-mafias
She played a key role in a campaign that challenged a corrupt waste trafficking scheme between Italy and Tunisia, resulting in the return of 6,000 tons of illegally exported household waste to Italy, its country of origin, in February 2022. In 2020, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimated that wealthy nations illegally […]
Herbs & Plants: Solanum Aethiopicum – Nutritional and Medicinal Values
The plant is commonly referred to as a bitter tomato belonging to the plant family Solanaceae. It is a shrub, perennial or annual herb, that is up to 200 cm tall. The plant is often much-branched with the root system extending both vertically and laterally. The branches and leaves can be with or without prickles […]
Mauritius. The island of tea
On the green hills of Mauritius, prized leaves are harvested that are destined to conquer the world. This is one of the most prized varieties of tea globally, thanks to the growers who have been passing down the secrets of processing for centuries. The island of Mauritius is dotted with patches of intense green that […]
Vocation Story. Being All Things to All People
Father Randy Recalde has been seeking his life’s vocation since his teenage years. Raised in a devout family and influenced by his experiences in the parish, he decided to undertake missionary work around the world. Here, he shares his vocation and pastoral experience. Two great missionaries, St. Paul and St. Daniel Comboni, have been inspiring […]
