Friday May 9th 2025, Jesuit Urumuri Centre (JUC) held a vibrant and inspiring incubation meeting at its premises, bringing together selected youth beneficiaries from the 4th cohort training, and successful alumni of the Youth Empowerment Project. The gathering was part of JUC’s continued support for young entrepreneurs as they transition from
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The Intergenerational Bridge: A Story of Understanding, Growth, and Sustainability at Alfajiri College, DRC
At the heart of a bustling academic auditorium at Alfajiri College in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a crowd of eager young people, educators, and elders gathered for a pivotal conference titled: “The Intergenerational Conflict: Understanding Today’s Youth and Their Unique Characteristics — How to Harness Their Contributions
Pope Francis: A courageous Pastor touching the mind and the heart.
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,
Radio Kwizera launches Kijana Smart edition in a talent-filled event
At the start of the year 2025 the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) continued with its partnership with Radio Kwizera to bring the AHAPPY Program to young people in Tanzania through an exciting new initiative. This collaboration aims to promote holistic youth development by using media and community engagement to
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
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