Kenya. Lake Magadi. Enchantment of colours
In the heart of the Rift Valley, Lake Magadi, fed by natural springs, with its warm, salty waters rich in micro-organisms, is a true natural spectacle. We visited it. From Nairobi, the distance to travel is only about a hundred kilometres. It is a rather tortuous road but it’s not in the least boring. The […]
Herbs & Plant. Dichrocephala integrifolia. A Medicinal plant
It is used in traditional medicine to treat and prevent a wide range of ailments. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and semi-shaded areas. Dichrocephala integrifolia (Family Asteraceae) is an erect or spreading, aromatic annual plant growing to an average of 40cm in height. It often branches freely at the base, […]
Bolivia. The Sound of the Andes
Native music is very important for the Andean peoples’ cultural and spiritual identity since it expresses the sentiment and joy of the Quechua and Aymara indigenous communities and other cultures of the Andes. It also plays a fundamental role in their agricultural calendar. Native music is the expression of an identity woven between verses and […]
The Philippines. Santo Niño Devotion. The Filipino Faith
The image of the Santo Niño is a symbol of Filipino devotion, rooted in the traditions and history of Catholicism in the Philippines. This year, it will be celebrated on 19 January. The origin of the Santo Niño devotion dates back to 1565, 44 years after the Christian faith was brought to the Philippine archipelago […]
Africa. Forecast 2025. A challenging year for democracy
This year is likely to be another difficult one for democracy in Africa. In the Sahel, at least three elections have been postponed. Elsewhere, there is a risk that they will not be fair or that they could spark violence, while a growing number of rulers are changing the rules to stay in power indefinitely. […]
Bolivia. The birth of a Quechua and Aymara child
The ancestral rituals that accompany the birth of a Quechua and Aymara child. The role of the midwife. The great joy of the family and the community. The birth of a baby is preceded by several preparations among the Quechua and Aymara communities. During her pregnancy, the expectant mother makes diapers, clothes, and a new […]
Guatemala. The birth of a child in a Maya community
The birth of a child is particularly significant to the Maya because it represents a connection with the divine will. The nawal, or spirit guardian, is attached to a person at birth, linking the profane with the sacred world. When a woman realises she is pregnant, she visits her father to give him the news […]
Mission Diary. The youngest of all
Father Claude Nkwe Lugiri talks to us about the challenges he has to face in the new parish entrusted to him. After four years of work in my country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, I was assigned to the Central African Republic, where I had done a two-year period of missionary service a few years […]
Mission Diary. Sr Eulalia: “To honour my name”
A love for nature. Ready to accept life’s challenges. Twelve years of missionary life in Zambia transformed her mentality and spirituality. Sister Eulalia Capdevila Enriquez speaks to us. My parents gave me the name Eulàlia, a name which implies an entire life program. Since I was little, I learned that it derives etymologically from ancient […]
Reflection. The Joy of Co-Belonging
We belong to each other. We must not act as though we have no resources and energies to count on. Our intellectual heritages and spiritual traditions provide enormous valuable assets on which we can build. We are not helpless. How little do we realize that we have immense resources and live immersed in a sea […]
