In our ongoing partnership with St. Joseph Development Programs in Kangemi, Kenya, we are honored with the esteemed visit of Reverend Bishop Christian Würtz. His presence brings a renewed sense of hope and resilience to the center, inspiring us all to continue our shared mission of empowering and supporting young
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Easter Sunday Reflection – Year B, March 31, 2024
Ref. Ac.: 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 117 (118). 1… 23 1 Cor. 5:6b-8 Jn: 20:1-9 “To purify oneself from the old ferments of fear and become a new Passover” The Easter Sunday Reflection is given by, Fr. Matambura Ismael, SJ., AJAN Director On this Easter day, we celebrate the
Reflection for Holy Saturday; the Easter Vigil
God has never deserted the vicissitudes of human life Gospel: Mark 16:1-7 The Holy Saturday Reflection is by Fr. Eugène Goussikindey, SJ., Director, Centre de Recherche,d’Étude et de Créativité (CREC), Benin Holy Saturday is a day like no other. Yet it represents a special day in my Christian experience. If you
Reflection for Good Friday
The “Good Friday:” What Does It Reveal About Ourselves? First Readings: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Gospel: John 18:1-19:42 The Good Friday Reflection is by Fr. Cornelius Apili, SJ., Jesuit North-West Africa Province, Sierra Leone. As Catholics, we have experienced so many
YOU ARE MY BELOVED; REFLECTION FOR HOLY THURSDAY
Are we ready to welcome Jesus’ humble gesture and acknowledge his presence in the Eucharist? First Readings: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116:12-13, 15-16BC, 17-18; Second Reading:1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Gospel: John 13:1-15 This Holy Thursday Reflection is by Fr. PETER BANDA, SJ., Youth Delegate-Jesuit Province of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe. Holy
Palm Sunday, Year B-2024 Reflection
Palm Sunday, a Celebration of the paradox of a Life and the Culture of hope at the CIEE/CCU in Bangui First Readings: Isaiah 50, 4-7; Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 21, 8-9, 19-20; Second Reading: Philippians 2, 6-11: Gospel: Mark 14, 1-15-47 This Palm Sunday Reflection is by Fr. Hounsa Gbenoukpo Léon SJ., the
Official Launch of the Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurship Action (JYSEA) program during AJAN General Assembly 2024
The AJAN General Assembly kicked off on Monday, 18th March 2024. The event that brought together 39 members saw them deliberate on the ongoing roll-out of the Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurship Action (JYSEA) program on 18-19 March as part of the formal agenda. The deliberation on the JYSEA Program led
Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year B 2024
“Circumcision of the Heart” First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 | Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel: John 12:20-33 This Sunday’s Reflection is by; Fr. Dansou ASSIONGBON Attivi Edoh Jean-Paul, SJ. Executive Director Centres Sociaux Loyola (CSL), Togo. In today’s psalm (Psalm 50) God is asking
Reflection for the fourth Sunday of Lent 2024.
The depth of God’s love for us–John 3:16 First Reading – 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 137 Second Reading – Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel – John 3:14-21 This Sunday’s reflection is by, Esther Wangari, Programmes Coordinator, Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA) I grew up in a broken family. Unlike most of
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024: Together we can forge women’s empowerment by Protecting the future of Our Young Girls
Each year, on March 08, the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD). In a world facing multiple injustices that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Ensuring
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