Oral Literature. Unbreakable jars
Once upon a time, there was a potter, honest and diligent, who made jars of excellent quality and many sizes. He was also a very religious man: in his spare time, he prayed and went to the temple every evening to participate in the ceremonies and sing hymns. Once a week he fasted and always […]
Catholic Church under attack in Nigeria
From 2006 to 2023, 53 priests in Nigeria have been kidnapped, 12 attacked and 16 killed. This is the data reported by the Bishops’ Conference in Nigeria on the kidnappings and killings of priests in the country. The scourge of kidnappings of priests and religious in Nigeria has long been known and is part of […]
Vocation Story. Good things come with hard work
Father Matthews Kutsaile said yes to the Comboni vocation. Initially, the choice was not clear. But by listening to the whispering inner voice, the journey to be a missionary was unstoppable. I was born in Nchalo, Chikhwawa district in Malawi, on 16th January 1988. I am the fourth born of five children and the only […]
What the latest IPCC report means for us
The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC) is out and it reiterates what all of us should already know about the dangers of climate change and the routes to effective action. It also brings key messages into stark relief: first, the world is already at 1.1°C of global warming above […]
The Youth Corner. Service and Authenticity
Faced with the challenges of vocational discernment, it is necessary to go out to others and to open the doors so that our life can be authentically fulfilled and bear fruit for the good of all. There are so many challenges of our time! We are still in the grip of the pandemic where little […]
Oral Literature. The mysteries of the forest
Many years ago, peace reigned in the forest under the rule of the leopard, the ruler of all animals. But one day news spread that a monster was lurking in a corner of the forest, terrorizing all who ventured that way. In fact, a menacing voice came out from among the plants, shouting at every […]
Ghana. Akwasidae, an Ashanti Festival of Rich Cultural Heritage
It is the most important event celebrated by the Chiefs and people of Ashanti in the central part of Ghana. We attend the celebration. It is a magnificent celebration centred on ancestral reverence, remembrance and acknowledgment of past kings and noble feats. It marks the sheer magnificence of the golden heritage of the Ashanti people. […]
Rwanda. Mending Broken Hearts
This April, Rwanda commemorates the 29th anniversary of the genocide. The bitter fruit of the ethnic division between Hutu, Tutsi and Twa has distant roots. Father Marcel Uwineza, a Rwandan Jesuit reflects on those tragic events and the progress made towards reconciliation and peace. The genocide (April-July 1994) was made possible following a process of […]
South Korea. A Change of Pace
An outgoing church that experiences the presence of the Holy Spirit. The synodal journey of the ecclesial community. The challenge of young people. The desire for reconciliation with North Korea. It is perhaps the metropolis of Asia on which the spotlight has focused most in recent years. From the rhythms of K-pop to the success […]
The Youth Corner: To live what we are
The price of happiness and of any authentic vocation is to believe in happiness based on what we truly are, on the faith that inhabits us and what we share with those who accompany us. Love is the source of our existence. We are created in it and we grow and exist in it. We […]