Pope Francis visits Africa
He is expected to travel between July 2 and 5 to the Democratic Republic of Congo where he will visit Kinshasa and Goma and from 5 to 7 July to South Sudan in the capital of Juba. The motto for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is “All Reconciled in […]
South Sudan: A Comboni Missionary, a new Bishop
Almost a year after the dramatic attack in which he suffered serious injuries, Bishop Christian Carlassare returns to Rumbek, South Sudan, where he was ordained bishop on March 25. In a beautiful and moving ceremony that lasted more than four hours, Father Christian was ordained bishop in Rumbek by the Cardinal Emeritus of Khartoum, Gabriel […]
The Youth Corner: Vocation is a gift of life
Vocation is the gift from God that we welcome (or refuse) at all times of our existence. It fulfils us as persons and generates life because its fruits are always for the benefit of others. The challenges of vocation are numerous. Discernment is a long way which, contrary to what we would often wish, we […]
How Porcupine got his Quills
There was a time long ago when Porcupine did not have quills. Early one morning at dawn, when Porcupine and Jackal were returning home after staying out all night, a strong wind suddenly whipped the landscape into motion. The branches of trees fought hard against the wind that threatened to uproot them and shrubs moved […]
Bolivia: Socavon, Life Is a Joyful Dance
The pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of Socavon, in Bolivia, is a process of conversion and a desire for intimacy with God. The celebration of the Oruro Carnival is an expression of popular religiosity that intertwines Christian feeling with that of all the Andean people. It expresses the relationship of closeness and respect […]
Food Security and Advocacy: Ubuntu Project
The food crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic has opened up new ways toward sustainability and self-reliance through vegetable gardens in the less-privileged communities of Johannesburg. In February 2020, Seed Community’s Green Business College (GBC) in partnership with Tim Nectare Farms launched the Ubuntu Project (www.ubuntuproject. africa) aimed at providing fresh food boxes and setting […]
Reflection: Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom
The Ukrainian army and militia are strongly resisting and winning victories against the massive deployment of hundreds of Russian tanks and fighting vehicles. The invasion is held up as the tanks are stuck in the marshes surrounding the capital Kyiv and are being counter-attacked by the Ukrainian army, resolute to resist and expel the aggressive […]
The Youth Corner: Vocation – A Gift to Our Humanity
Vocation is a gift to humanity and a guarantee of humanization for every human being. It is addressed to all and it is liberating, not reducing, human existence. For a long time, vocation was understood as a specific mission that only a few can have – an elite of saints who received a special call […]
Oral Literature: The Crocodile in the River
At a place on the western coast of Africa, some distance south of the bulge, Crocodile lay basking on a bank in the winter sun, close to a river that was the same colour as his skin. Suddenly, the peace was disturbed by a raucous yell from Jackal, who was out to trick Hyena. “Duiker, […]
“The Good Living Mystique” in daily life
The “Good Living” is an integral way of perceiving and living life: everything is interconnected and interdependence is the key to ensuring that everyone lives a full life. The mystique of good living is rooted in community myths that narrate the interdependence of all beings who are part of the common home. It invites us […]
