Angola. Cristo Rey Seminary. A formation centre of excellence
Since its foundation by the Spiritan Missionaries in 1928, the Cristo Rey Major Seminary of Huambo has trained dozens of bishops, hundreds of priests and many young people who today serve Angolan society. We visited it. Not far from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in the centre of Huambo stands the […]
Vocation Story. A brother of dreams
His vocation as a Comboni Brother is woven into the fabric of his dreams. Togolese Brother Ghislain Dagbeto tells the story of his vocation. In my formative years, I initially resisted invitations to attend church, shedding tears at the mere mention. However, a pivotal encounter at the age of twelve, just outside our home, changed […]
Oral Literature. Wanjiru, Sacrificed by Her Family
The sun beat down mercilessly and there was no sign of any rain. This happened one year, and it happened again a second year, and even a third year, so that the crops died and the men, women and children found themselves close to starvation. Finally, the elders of the village called all the people […]
The African Drum
In Africa, drums are much more viable than other musical instruments. Apart from being used in traditional worship, they are means of communication par excellence. The talking drum (gudugudu) of the Azande of Congo, Sudan and The Central African Republic saved many people from slave traders and the colonial forces. It was so efficacious in […]
Brazil. The gospel sails along the river
In the Prelacy of Labrea, in the state of Amazonas, the Laguna Negra hospital boat, in collaboration with the Epifania Community, serves to announce the Gospel and improve the health conditions and quality of life of the indigenous and riverine population. In 2006, the Epifania Community began a mission in the Prelature of Labrea, sending […]
Mission. It’s worth it
They come from three different continents: Asia, Africa and Latin America. They study theology in Granada Spain. The reason why they chose the mission. Here’s what they told us. My name is Tran Minh Thong, although my baptismal name is Peter. I was born in Vietnam on All Saints’ Day 1993. I was the youngest […]
Africa Cuisine. South Africa
South African cuisine reflects the diverse range of culinary traditions embodied by the various communities that inhabit the country. A colourful and cool bean salad Cool, colourful and tasty: the bean salad known in South Africa as three-bean salad is perfect to enjoy alone or served at the famous Braai, the South African barbecue. It […]
A Mystic African Legend
The story about Mujaji, the Rain Queen of the Bakwebo people, has captivated the minds of millions of people in Africa. The saga of the Rain Queen begins with her birth in a Bedouin caravan camp, on the southern fringes of the Sahara Desert. This event, a couple of hundred years ago, was marked by […]
The African Dance. The celebration of the life
In traditional Africa, dance is more than entertainment. It is a celebration of life. This is why, watching Africans dance can give a clue of both their core values and main economic activities. It even gives insight into the geography of their land and the history of their tribe. Cattle keepers dance as they jump. […]
Kenya. Turkana – Land, Lake and People
To cope with increasingly recurring droughts and animal deaths, the northern ethnic group, equipped with a solid culture, is changing its habits. Agriculture takes the place of pastoralism, due also to targeted initiatives by the missionaries of Saint Paul. From the rocky hill, the view of the semi-arid plain is of a beauty that is […]
