
Herbs & Plants. Cabbage, a powerful healing plant
Cabbage is a leafy green, red or white biennial vegetable grown annually. This cruciferous vegetable belongs to plant family brassicaceae and is round or oval

People & Culture. The Cultural Significance of Curses in Africa
A curse originates from a harmful intention or wish, which can diminish another person’s vital force and dismantle the unity of the elements that comprise

Mission Diary. Egypt. Living without prejudices
Sister Valeria Ruiz Sanchez Armida, a Comboni missionary, lives in Aswan, Egypt, and is a teacher. “In our school, we are building the future of

Mission Diary. Ecuador. Living in hope with the Afro-American people.
Brother Alberto Degan, a Comboni missionary, worked at the Afro-American Cultural Centre in Guayaquil, Ecuador. His mission was to bear witness to the Gospel, live

Advocacy & People. Theonila Roka Matbob. Dedication and leadership.
She led a successful campaign that compelled Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest mining company, to sign a landmark memorandum of understanding to address environmental and

Oral Literature. The Children of the Hornless Cow.
Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy chief. He owned a lot of cattle. But among all his oxen and cows, he had