Herbs & Plants Microglossa pyrifolia. A Botanical Treasure.
A versatile plant renowned for its medicinal properties has been traditionally utilized across Africa for centuries. Microglossa pyrifolia, commonly known as the shrubby and climbing plant, exhibits distinctive characteristics. Its stem is adorned with a delicate covering of fine glandular pubescence, adding to its aesthetic allure and tactile appeal. The leaves, alternately arranged along the […]
Madagascar. Soatanana. The “City of Goodness”
The Churches of the Awakening were born in the Pentecostal sphere, they have experienced a boom since the 1990s, but on the Red Island, there is an ancient one that remains close to the spirit of its origins. In the central highlands of Madagascar, not far from Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Haute Matsiatra region, […]
Vocation Story. God has patiently shaped me
A Comboni Deacon, Hendreson Harold Masanjala from Malawi, shares his vocational journey, offering a personal reflection on how God has guided him step by step into a life of mission and service. My upbringing was deeply rooted in the Catholic faith. Although my parents were not wealthy, they provided us with the most precious inheritance: […]
Five Millennials on the way to beatification.
In this Jubilee year, it is not only the adolescent Carlos Acutis or the young Piergiorgio Frassati who will be canonised in the coming weeks, or Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, who was beatified last June, but there are many young people who, in their youth, have strongly felt the fascination of Jesus and the […]
Green tea with mint from Maghreb
Traditionally prepared in teapots, this tea is a combination of sweetness and fresh notes of fresh mint. The tea ritual is a moment of conviviality and hospitality, with accessories that change if it is consumed in the city or in desert areas. For this summer season, it can be excellently served with ice cubes. Time […]
Herbs & Plants. Flueggea virosa. A wide range of healing virtues.
The plant is a cornerstone in traditional medicine across tropical Africa, revered for its myriad therapeutic properties. It is well integrated into the fabric of human life, healing, preserving cultural heritage and maintaining ecological harmony. Flueggea virosa, known for its dioecious nature, presents itself as a multi-stemmed shrub or occasionally as a spreading tree, reaching […]
Uganda. The Karamojong. The sky: the final, immense savannah …
This ethnic group of agro-pastoral herders live in arid or semi-arid territories where they graze their flocks, build their villages and cultivate their crops. The vastness of their land, which seems to go over the horizon, the deep silence broken only by the voice of the wind, the immensity of the sky above them, are […]
Mission Diary. Listen to search together for the ways of hope
The Girls’ School of Nacala is run by the Comboni Missionary Sisters and has about 300 students, mostly from the Makua ethnic group. About half of them live in the college. Sister Elizabeth Carrillo tells us about her experience at the school. I am already at school before 7 in the morning and I greet […]
Vocation Story. Inspired by the inner calling.
His vocation can be traced back to his childhood. He never lost sight of his desire to become a missionary. A Comboni missionary talks about his vocation journey. My name is Ocloo Elisée. I was born on 14 June 1988 in Noépé in southern Togo, into a Catholic Christian family. My vocation has its roots […]
Tunisia. Mashwiya made with grilled vegetables
Mashwiya (or Mechouia) is a very popular salad in Tunisia made with grilled vegetables, eggs and tuna. Simple to prepare, it is a must for summer dinners and lunches. Time 40 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 4 eggplants, 5 yellow peppers, 2 red onions, 70 ml olive oil, 4 tomatoes, 1 lemon, 3 hardboiled eggs 425 […]
