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 Acclamation: John 13:34 Gospel: John 13:1-15 Holy Thursday Reflection is by Fr. Cornelius Apili, SJ., Priest-in-Charge of the St. John Paul II Quasi-Parish in Grafton, Freetown, Sierra Leone. There is a sense
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Jornada Quaresmal de Misericórdia: Estudantes católicos visitam a Prisão de Segurança Máxima de Chikurubi, Zimbábue
On Saturday, 28 March 2026, Catholic students from higher tertiary institutions under the Jesuit Youth Ministry concluded their Lenten program with a profound act of mercy – a visit to Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. More than an outreach, the encounter became a living expression of Lent’s call to compassion, solidarity,
Reflexão para o Domingo de Ramos, 29 de março de 2026; A Paixão de Cristo
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 Acclamation: Philippians 2;8b-9 Gospel: Matthew 26:14- 27:66 Today’s Reflection is by Fr. Eugène Goussikindey, SJ., Director, Centre de Recherche d’Étude et de Créativité (CREC), Bénin. The celebration of Palm Sunday and of the Passion
Traore A. Tidiane, fundador da 2T Solar Innovations
Where the Solar Energy Becomes a Strategy Traore A. Tidiane is the visionary behind 2T Solar Innovations, a company that harnesses Burkina Faso’s abundant solar energy to address the country’s chronic electricity shortages. In rural areas, health centres run on generators, markets close at dusk, and students study by candlelight.
Victoria Macfoy; Proporcionando a cura para além da saúde física
Victoria Macfoy, who has a pharmacy degree, almost had to close her dream pharmacy because of financial struggles and poor upkeep. It was hard for her to see her community suffer, as local health workers and clinics were stretched thin and lacked resources. After AJAN held a training session at
Mohamed Kamara Peter, o rosto por trás da Crest Tech Innovation
Innovative Technology as a Classroom for the Digital Generation Mohamed Kamara Peter is driving change in a community where unreliable electricity continues to hinder businesses, limit access to quality services, and threaten long-term sustainability. As a parishioner of St. John Paul II Parish in Freetown, Sierra Leone, he leads Crest
Os estudantes técnicos de St. Joseph participam do encontro da YCS em Loreto Limuru, Quênia.
On Saturday, 14 March 2026, students from St. Joseph Technical Senior School, under St. Joseph Development Programmes (SJDP) one of AJAN’s centres in Kangemi, Nairobi, Kenya, joined learners from across the Archdiocese of Nairobi for the Young Christian Students (YCS) Rally held at Loreto Limuru High School. The event offered
Capacitando Animadores Laudato Si’: da Reflexão à Ação pelo Nosso Lar Comum
A Journey of Awareness, Discernment, and Action From March 18 to 22, 2026, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar (CA-MDG), a member of the African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN), hosted the third edition of the Formation Continue des Animateurs Laudato Si’ (“Laudato Si’ Continuing Education for Animators”) at Village Aina. The program
Reflexão para o Quinto Domingo da Quaresma, 22 de março de 2026: Deus que vive e dá a vida: “Eu sou a ressurreição e a vida”
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130;1-2.3-4-7-8 Second Reading: Romans 8:6-11 Gospel Acclamation: John 11;25-26 Gospel: John 11:1–45 Today’s Reflection is by Fr. Séverin MUKOKO, SJ., Director, Centre Mgr MUNZIHIRWA, Kinshasa/DRC. The biblical texts for this fifth Sunday of Lent invite us to contemplate the victory of life over death.
Comemoração do Dia Internacional da Mulher no Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM), Burundi
To mark the International Women’s Day, that is celebrated annually on March 8, Service Yezu Mwiza (SYM) organized a special event on 13th March 2026. Marked by recognition, sharing, and solidarity, the day provided an opportunity to highlight the essential role of women in society while offering concrete support to
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