Reflection. Facing an environmental crisis
Voices are growing louder daily that our planet is grappling with an environmental crisis. Our environmental concern should not limit itself merely to pressure and protest but should lead to a change of attitudes that leads to effective action. Voices are growing louder daily, crying hoarse that the planet is facing an environmental crisis. We […]
Oral Literature. A feast in the sky
The moon had been rising late every night until it was seen only at dawn. Nakerekere and her mother sat on a mat on the floor after their supper. The world was silent except for the shrill cry of insects, which was part of the night, and the sound of wooden mortar and pestle as […]
The African Languages
In Africa, there are over 2 thousand active (African) languages – about one-third of the languages spoken in the world. At least 75 of these are spoken by over 1 million people. Technological advances, including translation tools based on artificial intelligence, in addition to encouraging the celebration of cultural heritage, have made it possible to […]
Vocation Story. A Great Adventure
He comes from a Protestant family where he learned to love the Word of God. Reading the life of Monsignor Daniel Comboni opened the doors to his desire to be a missionary. The Congolese Comboni missionary, Father Bienvenu Clemy Mikozama, talks to us about his vocational journey. I am the fourth in a family of […]
A ‘Catholic Toolkit for Young Europeans’ ahead of 2024 EU elections
As the 2024 European elections approach, COMECE (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union) has released the ‘Catholic Toolkit for Young Europeans’. This comprehensive toolkit aims to empower young people across Europe to actively engage in the democratic process, guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Developed by the COMECE Youth Platform, […]
Reflection. What are the “Four Gives” and the “Four Gets”
The “four gives” and the “four gets” are about the “giving” and “receiving” attitudes in relationships with God, others, the world, and oneself. Give others their Rights. Let us not deprive other people of what is due to them. Let us learn to respect one another, especially the “little ones” in our midst. “Whatever you […]
Oral Literature. The two boys and the Lion
Once upon a time, two boys left their home village to go to a faraway country. One of them believed in travelling light. The other one was always curious about things. As they walked along a footpath through the bush, they saw the quill of a porcupine lying on the ground. The first boy ignored […]
Mission Diary. DR Congo. Singing in the Rain
Despite the suffering, people see the church as a place of hope. Sr. Hakima Hanna Sefein Ecladios, a Comboni missionary, talks to us about her experience. Among the many experiences I have had in recent years in Butembo, in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most interesting was seeing how […]
Vocation Story. Fr. Margarito. From Desire to Realization
“As I can remember, priesthood has always been a dream for me since childhood. I “grew up” in the Church since my family was active in our parish community.” A Comboni Filipino Father Margarito Santiago Garrido III tells us his missionary journey. When I entered high school, I learned about the mission in a school […]
Reflection. Expand your horizons, think deeply
In today’s world, we need bridge-builders who have a broad perspective, who listen carefully and who advocate a multidisciplinary approach to dealing with different perspectives. A new face of Asia is fast emerging. Rural and agricultural communities, generally living in isolated villages, and eking out an existence from seasonal labour, have moved into investment and […]
