Kategoria: On-going Formation

Violence and insecurity : an obstacle to development, peace and prosperity

Data: 27/03/2024

Mali is going through a deep crisis because of insecurity due to conflicts that are leading to violence such as inter- and intra-community tensions in the country. Acts of violence against the civilian population continue to increase in different regions of Mali and civilians continue to pay the heaviest price for conflicts, violence and attacks by armed groups that are causing great loss of lives and properties.

Have you rejected South Sudan altogether? Does your very soul revolt at her?

Data: 14/03/2024

When, in 2021, my appointment to South Sudan became known, I received a couple of messages ranging from inspiring prayerful wishes to nerve-wrecking comments on South Sudan. Someone said “there is so much violence in that country, I wish you wouldn’t have to go there”. Another regrettably asked “why are you always appointed to war-torn countries?

Non-violence : an essential requirement of the human conscience

Data: 12/03/2024

Violence and Insecurity: The Petit Echo asked me to write on the theme of Violence and Insecurity! I have to say that these are two realities that also affect me deeply on a personal level and the level of “my life in general” because, since 2011, the violence and insecurity that used to be in the North of Mali has spread to almost the entire Malian territory and then to Burkina Faso in 2013.

Anti-human Trafficking Campaign: “A luta continua”

Data: 04/03/2024

Human trafficking is a criminal activity within which victims are recruited, harboured, transported, bought, or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery and forced labour. Due to social, economic and political vulnerabilities, men, women and children are trafficked across international borders. Despite legal and immigration measures taken to curb this man-made disaster, the number of victims keeps on increasing.

Lenten Recollection: Sin and Conversion

Data: 20/02/2024

Lent is a special time in our liturgical calendar. In the Gospel of Ash Wednesday Jesus presents us with a triple advise, which goes much deeper than the simple practice of giving up A (alcohol), B (biscuits) and C (chocolates) during lent.

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