Oral Literature. The birth of the Rainbow
Long ago, the creator Wuaka lived among men. Men were happy, and so was God: those were happy times! After eating his porridge, Wuaka would walk around the shepherds’ huts and ask, “How is the family?”“Fine, thank you, Wuaka,” the men would reply.“And how are the cows? Is there enough grass? Is there enough water, […]
Herbs & Plants. Pelargonium sidoides. A curative Plant.
It is a small geranium-like plant which is commonly referred to as ‘South African geranium’ or Umckaloabo in the Zulu language. It is highly regarded by traditional healers as one of the major curative plants. The plant grows in a rosette pattern and forms thick and very dark brown underground roots that grow up to […]
Christmas in South Korea. A Family Day
Christianity is relatively new in the country, but today about 30% of the South Korean population is Christian. Therefore, Christmas (Sung Tan Jul) is celebrated by Christian Korean families and is also a public holiday (even though South Korea is officially Buddhist). South Korea is the only East Asian country to recognise Christmas as a […]
Greenland. The community of sun and ice.
Having come to the world’s attention, Greenland has asserted its autonomy and independence. There is a small but growing Catholic community in the country. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in “buying Greenland.” Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede has responded firmly: “We are not for sale, and we never will be.” The country […]
Herbs & Plants. Sarcocephalus latifolius. The plant’s healing ability.
African traditional healthcare systems use medicinal plants. They are among the oldest and most diverse systems of healthcare, and they remain the most accessible and affordable health resource. One such highly valued medicinal plant is Sarcocephalus latifolius (Smith), the African peach, which belongs to the plant family Rubiaceae. The generic name of this plant is […]
Mission Diary. Ecuador. Committed to the mission
Fr. Vicent Turinawe talks about his missionary experience in the Río Onzole area of the Esmeraldas vicariate. “As missionaries, we are called to be people who dare to dream and build, even when the results seem slow or uncertain.” I arrived in Ecuador in October 2022. Having come from Uganda, I was used to a […]
Mexico-United States. Tijuana. Resilience and Hope
‘During its 38 years of operation, Casa del Migrante has welcomed more than 270,000 people through its doors,’ said Fr. Pat Murphy, who stepped down in September after 12 years as director of the Scalabrini Centre, the oldest migrant assistance facility on the Tijuana border. This year, the House of the Migrants has celebrated 38 […]
Mexico-United States: To offer hope to many migrants.
‘La Casa del Migrante’ in Ciudad Juárez provides food, medical care, and psychological, legal and spiritual support. The distance from Ciudad Juárez to El Paso is short – just over twenty kilometres – but it is now nearly impossible to cross if you want to leave the Mexican city behind, enter the US, and pursue […]
On the Road. Many decisions to make in life.
We need to ask ourselves if the choices and the decisions we make every day are truly good, positive, ethical, and virtuous choices. If you were asked what makes you human, different from the rest of God’s creatures, what would you say? Can you answer right away or are you now trying to list what […]
Herbs & Plants. Balanites Aegyptiaca. A multi-purpose tree.
Balanites aegyptiaca is commonly known as desert date or Egyptian balsam. It is a small to medium-sized dry-land shrub or tree belonging to the Zygophyllaceae plant family. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat and manage a wide range of diseases. This plant is multi-branched, growing up to 10m in height with a spherical […]
