AJAN constantly seeks to nurture positive virtue to the youths, in collaboration with society and its social structures. To secure the upbringing of our young people, the AHAPPY team in Ocer Campion Jesuit College-Uganda joined hands with Comboni Missionaries from 25th to 27th March 2023 to integrate these virtues into
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OFFICERS AND WOMEN IN PRISON GET SENSITIZATION ON LIFE SKILLS AND HIV
From the 27th to 29th March 2023 African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) undertook a 3-day AHAPPY sensitization training at Naivasha Women’s Prison. The training was attended by a total of 37 participants, 7 women prison officers and 30 inmates in the correctional facility who are serving different sentences. The seminar
REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL OF THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A: I AM THE RESURRECTION
In this wonderful homily for 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A, Sch. Rovelt Msaki S.J. explains that the key to understanding the gospel about the raising of Lazarus can be found in the words of Jesus to Martha “He is the resurrection and life.” Today the Church presents us with a
Reflection on the Gospel of the Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A: Gift of True Sight
Readings 4th Sunday of Lent (Year A): 1st Reading. 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6 – 7, 10 – 13a. Responsorial Psalm. Psalms 23: 1 – 3a, 3b – 4, 5, 6 2nd Reading. Ephesians 5:8 – 14 Gospel; John 9:1 – 41 Reflection of the reading by Monsieur Dieumerci LONDJIRINGA DRAMANI
Spiritual Thirst-Reflection on the Samaritan Woman, Year A-Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday Mass Readings for March 12, 2023: Third Sunday of Lent, Year A – Lectionary: 28 1st Reading. Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm. Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading. Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel John 4:5-42 or John 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Reflection of the reading by Bryan P. Galligan, SJ “Is
Happy International Women’s Day: #DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
African Jesuits AIDS Network celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day 2023 in recognition of women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative digital technology. This year’s theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” highlights the role of innovative technology in promoting gender equality and meeting the health
LENTEN SEASON SHARING
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year A First Reading: Gen 12:1-4a Psalm 32(33), 4-5, 18ff Second reading: 2 Tim 1:8b-10 Gospel: Mt 17:1-9 Conversion: An Open Gate to Divine Blessings On this 2nd Sunday of Lent in Year A, our meditation from the liturgical texts engages us in a journey of
AHAPPY Training of Trainers for Teachers and Staffs in Burundi
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) together with Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) organized AHAPPY TOT for the youth mentors/teachers/supervisors (les encadreurs) and members of staff of SYM from 3rd to 7th March 2023 at Emmaus Jesuit centre in Bujumbura- Burundi. The aim of the training was to enrich knowledge and Ignatian
Gratitude from the students of Groupe Scolaire Nduba for the AHAPPY Program Positive Impact
On Wednesday 8 February 2023, Jesuit Urumuri Centre assistant director Mr. Pierre Nyandwi, SJ, visited Groupe Scolaire Nduba Catholique to assess the AHAPPY generation program implementation following the launch of the program activities in November 2022 for the academic year 2022-23. Present on this day were program mentors Mr. Valnes
AJANews February 2023 Edition:
The Brief Accompanying Young People, a call of this Lenten Season In this AJANews Newsletter, February issue, we will be focusing on how we can accompany young people and youth during this Lent period that began on 22nd February 2023. This Lenten period “we are all invited to become missionary
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