The National Movement of Catholic Students (NMCS) held their annual Easter Conference from 6th to 10th April 2023 in Manicaland at Kriste Mambo Mission, Zimbabwe. The conference that was attended by 450 catholic students from various universities in Zimbabwe was set to achieve the following main objectives; At the end
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AJANews APRIL 2023: The Brief
The Power of Collaborating the Youth in the Fight to Eradicate Malaria In this AJANews Newsletter, April issue, we take a look at how we can come together in the fight to eradicate Malaria. Africa is the continent with the world’s youngest population and it is sad to report that
Intergenerational dialogue of Elders and Learners at Ocer Campion Jesuit College, Uganda
The AHAPPY team in Ocer Campion Jesuit College, organized a youth elders dialogue on 15th April 2023, at the school located in Gulu, Uganda. The event that was attended by 5 elders and 50 learners was aimed at driving home key concepts in character formation of the youth. Discussions were conducted
Wonderful and Inspirational AHAPPY Seminar in Sierra Leone
It was a week filled with beautiful activities, moments of truths and learning for me. I am very happy to have been part of the 6-day AHAPPY Training, a wonderful seminar. As a participant, this training was a blessing as I have learnt a lot and I am ready to
AHAPPY Training in Sierra: Insights into Making the Best Out of Everything
Locally, there is a common phrase which depicts the fruition of an event when it is only on its facet: “wey food sweet na by ihn smell u go fos know.” You can tell a dish is delicious by perceiving it first. One of the peak moments I had when
AJAN Rolls Out AHAPPY Program in Sierra Leone
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) launched the African HIV and AIDS Prevention Programme for the Youth (AHAPPY) in Sierra Leone for the year 2023! The Roll-out of the program that encompasses AHAPPY Training of trainers (ToT) was attended by 53 youths that took place from the 17th to 22nd April
Reflection for Easter Sunday
Readings: 1st Reading – Acts 10:34A, 37-43/ Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/ 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Or 1 Corinthians 5:6B-8/ Gospel: John 20:1-9 The Easter Sunday Reflection is given by Mr Pierre Nyandwi, SJ, former Assistant director Jesuit Urumuri Center (JUC), Rwanda At the glance, all the readings revolve
Holy Saturday Reflection 8th April 2023
Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil – Readings First Reading: Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31aResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 or Psalms 33: 4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22Second Reading: Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16: 5, 8, 9-10,
Good Friday Reflection- APRIL 7, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 52: 13-53:12; Psalm 30: 2,6,12-13, 15-17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42 As Jesus hung on the cross, he uttered seven last phrases of great meaning to those contemplating his passion and death, today, on Good Friday reflection is offered by Fr. Tersoo Gwaza, S.J. “NO CROSS, NO
A Reflection for Holy Thursday-the Lord’s Last Supper 6Th APRIL 2023
This Holy Thursday, we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist as Jesus’ body and blood. It marks the end of Lent’s almsgiving, fasting, and prayer, and the beginning of the Easter Triduum, when we contemplate Jesus’ dying and rising for our sins and God’s plan of redemption for the world.
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