Bolivia. The Art of the Andes
The ancient art of weaving continues to be the heart of life in the Bolivian highlands, where extraordinary fabrics reflect the cultural identity of Andean communities. The inhabitants of the Bolivian highlands are not nomadic herders but live in permanent settlements on lands where nature is not generous. This has forced them to exploit the […]
African culture and Nature.
Nature is seen as a gift from God that helps man to create contact with the spiritual world. Man must live side by side with nature. Nature is a book, which, for those who know how to read it, contains advice, warnings against danger and useful knowledge. As a property of God, nature is sacred. […]
The Vatican Observatory. The Farthest Stars, the Last Periphery.
Father Richard D’Souza, Indian Jesuit of the Vatican Observatory: “Studying the Origin of Galaxies I understand and contemplate the beauty of the Universe”. “We live in a privileged moment to scrutinise the history of the universe: science today can take us even to distant peripheries as they were billions of years ago.” Father Richard D’Souza’s […]
Central Africa. Giving Dignity.
Lucía Fonts Santana, a Spanish Comboni missionary Sister, dedicates herself full time to the study of the Aka language and culture to better serve this ancient people. The Aka are a nomadic Mbenga pygmy people residing in the south-western Central African Republic. Studying the Aka language is not easy; it is particularly challenging due to […]
African Cuisine. A Journey into African Cuisine
“Tell me what you eat and I’ll tell you who you are.” The French lawyer and gastronome Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote it in 1826 in his work “Physiology of Taste,” to indicate the possibility of profiling an individual’s character and personality through their diet. In reality, if instead of referring to each person’s plate we refer […]
The Giraffe. The Queen of the Savannah
Lessons, strategies, and curiosities. What we know about the giraffe, the tallest animal in the world… with a big heart. It is an icon of Africa, known for its long neck, its unmistakable spotted coat, and its elegant bearing. But the giraffe is an animal with other exceptional characteristics that never cease to amaze. Too […]
Bolivia. The Birth and Growth of Ayoreo Children.
The Ayoreo are an ethnic group living in eastern Bolivia. There are about 4,000 people and they are distributed in 29 communities. A look at the birth and education of the children. Ayoreo women prefer to give birth in their community because they want to continue with their ancestral practices, which consist of receiving a […]
Madagascar. A missionary in a landfill
Degradation and marginalisation can be overcome. The redemption of populations, even the humblest, is possible. There is much to do, but with humility and determination, every obstacle can be overcome. This is the lesson of a missionary who, for more than thirty years, has lived with thousands of (formerly) very poor people in the town […]
Mission Diary. Renewed in the missionary vocation
Father Guillermo Aguiñaga Pantoja shares his experiences with the indigenous people of Sierra Zongolica, in the Veracruz region of eastern Mexico. I wish to share this missionary experience with you, not because it is more important than the others that God has granted me, but because it provided an opportunity to reinvent myself and learn […]
Youth. A meaningful Life
Generation Z is leading a turnaround in the popularity of Christianity and an increase in church attendance in England and Wales, according to recently published research. A survey by the Bible Society and YouGov finds that those aged 18-34, which includes Gen Z and Millennials, are newly drawn to Christian beliefs, with renewed interest not […]
