Guatemala. Chichicastenango: the place of the nettle.
Chichicastenango is a beautiful village located at the base of a mountain, nestled within the Sierra Madre at 2,070 metres above sea level. It lies 140 km northwest of Guatemala City. The patron feast of Chichicastenango is that of Saint Thomas Apostle, and it is renowned for its religious syncretism. We visited the place. The […]
Malawi: Drinking Together
Sitting in a circle. To chat, to exchange news, to joke and laugh. Chewa people enjoy staying together, strengthening family bonds and meeting new friends. To share food and drinks is so important. The role of beer is seen as the cement of the community, the ‘ferment’ of unity. The Chewa proverb says, ‘Chibale n’kuyenderana, […]
Mission Diary. Building a better world.
Comboni Missionary Sister Fernanda Cristinelli talks about her work with women in Karamoja. Moroto is a very poor and marginalised district of Uganda, in the Karamoja sub-region, in the northeast of the country. More than 80% of the population is illiterate, and women are severely discriminated against, even though everything rests on their shoulders. We, […]
Senegal. Fresh mango and avocado salad
Today, we introduce you to the recipe for a fresh Senegalese salad made with mango and avocado. Quick and easy to prepare, it is excellent as an accompaniment to dishes or even alone. Time 30 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients 2 pitted avocados 2 pitted mangoes, peeled and diced 1 orange, juice of one lime […]
Togo. Exploring the meaning of the numbers
The Wachi, an ethnic group in southern Togo, are agriculturalists the subsist on the land’s products. The cosmological and religious beliefs of this group are rich in symbols. Let us take a glance at the numbers that signify much more than mere counting. Among the important numbers, some are especially so. Number three, for example, […]
Burkina Faso. Faith, pride and tolerance
Islam and animism intertwine around the great mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso, the cultural and spiritual capital of the country. Bobo-Dioulasso, in Burkina Faso, is a city of great charm, where the passage of time is marked by the muezzins who call to prayer, but also by the succession of animist ceremonies and the stories of the […]
Reflection. Communicate with Skill
In a rapidly changing world, the message of Jesus calls for skillful communication that resonates within diverse contexts. By embracing creativity and imagery, modern believers can effectively share this transformative message of compassion and hope. The Message of Jesus is meant to reach all people in their life contexts to address their specific needs. It […]
Pier Giorgio Frassati. A man of the eight beatitudes.
He will be canonised with Carlo Acutis on 7 September. A joyful character and lover of nature, Pier Giorgio renounced his privileged position to dedicate his life to the poor. He inspired thousands of youths, relatable in his humble lifestyle yet blessed with an extraordinary personality. Born into a well-off family in April 1901. His […]
Ethiopia
Shiro. Cream of chickpeas Shirò is a cream of chickpeas, tomato and spices typical of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Usually served with zighinì. We recommend enjoying shirò on injera bread. Time 1 hour Serves 4 Ingredients 500 ml water Half onion 1 clove of garlic 3 tablespoons of chickpea flour Ripe tomatoes or puree Salt […]
Kenya. Pokot – Dancing in a circle.
The Adango is a common dance or game organised by young men, which is played during the night, or at the end of some ceremonies and feasts like Sapana, the initiation of young men. The most frequent one is the one organised by young men, almost every night, though especially on full moon nights. Married […]
