A courageous Pastor touching the mind and the heart. Pope Francis has been inspiring for me. By his life and words, he was able to touch not only the mind but also the heart. Francis is that Pastor who uses metaphor to connect well with human real experience. His messages,
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Reflection for Easter Sunday: With the Risen Lord Jesus, Life Always Wins!
First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; Gospel: John 20:1-9 The Easter Sunday Reflection is by Fr. José Minaku, SJ President, Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) My dear friends, At Easter, you light the candles that
Reflection for the Holy Saturday (19th April 2025): The Women’s Faithfulness
First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22 Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Gospel: Luke 24: 1-12 The Holy Saturday
Reflection for Good Friday : The Glory of the Cross
First Reading: Isaiah 52: 13 – 53: 12; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Second Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9; Verse Before the Gospel: Philippians 2: 8-9; Gospel: John 18: 1 – 19: 42 The Good Friday Reflection is by, Br. Michael Odhiambo SJ, Ocer Campion
Reflection for Holy Thursday (17 April 2025): The depths of our Christian vocation, is sharing.
First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26; Gospel: John 13: 1-15 The Holy Thursday Reflection is by, Julien Kagere, SJ, in regency at CARF/Lubumbashi The excerpts from Holy Scripture offered to us on this Holy Thursday, as we
AHAPPY ToT for Religious in Formation at Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius -Kinshasa, DRC
The AHAPPY Training of Trainers (ToT) for religious in formation at Scholasticat Jésuite Saint Pierre Canisius in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took place from April 14th to 16th, 2025. The training brought together 75 participants, including Jesuits in philosophy, novices from different congregations, trainee teachers, and students from
Reflection for Palm Sunday (13 April 2025)-Holy Week: The Center of Our Faith, Our Existence, and Our Christian Hope
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24; Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11; Gospel: Luke 22:1423:56 or Luke 23:1-49 The Palm Sunday Reflection is by, Fr. RAZAFINANDRAINA Noël Marie Cyprien Médard SJ., Director, Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA MDG). This week, inaugurated by the solemn entry of our Lord into
Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (6 April 2025): Let us Remember to share our Blessings with the poor and the less privileged
First Reading: Isaiah, 43:16-21; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 126; Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b–14; Gospel: John 12:1–8 The fifth Sunday of Lent Reflection is by, Rev. Fr. Tersoo Gwaza, SJ., Parish Priest, Holy Family Parish, Caldwell, Monrovia, Liberia. My dear friends, today the fifth Sunday of Lent Year C, Lent is a time
A Celebration of Success: Youth Graduation Marks New Beginnings-JUC, Rwanda
The JUC Youth Empowerment Program recently celebrated the graduation of its 4th cohort, marking the end of a transformative journey for a group of ambitious young entrepreneurs. Over the past three months, these participants embarked on an intense and rewarding experience, equipping themselves with the skills, mentorship, and confidence needed
AJAN AHAPPY Club at Alfajiri College Hosts a Conference on Sexuality, Taboos, and AIDS
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the AJAN AHAPPY Club at Alfajiri College in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, successfully hosted a conference on “Sexuality in Africa: Its Taboos and Consequences – A Medical Perspective.” The event brought together students, invited guests, representatives from Web Watchmen, Ambassadors of Peace, and
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