Mahagi Sisters

Integrity and Mission, a Topical Issue (Petit Echo 1114)

In the early 1960s, our Society stopped issuing what was known as the Directory. The documents therein foresaw the different aspects of missionary life. There were very clear guidelines on how to relate to others: men, women and children, laity and religious. There were indications as to where to receive visitors that the missionaries welcomed: in the offices, but never in the rooms, etc. From the beginning of its foundation, the Society was aware of the limits of human nature and the risks that these limits could pose to the work of the mission. However, the winds of freedom of the sixties and seventies “blew” these documents away. Individual conscience became the sole guide for discerning the morality and integrity of the missionary’s action.

Psychological Health of Priests – an interview with S. Joulain

Father Stéphane Joulain, a member of the Society of Missionaries of Africa, is also a psychotherapist. He explains to us this morning how the Church is trying to develop psychological support for its ministers of religion by helping them in particular to find a realistic balance in their relational life.

JPIC-ED VADEMECUM: Part 1

On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Laudato Si’ Encyclical, 24th of Mai 2020, we present to you the part 1 of the JPIC-ED Vademecum for our mission in the areas of JPIC-ED. 

Homily of Bp. Claude Rault on 8th May

Happy Feast of the Blessed Martyrs of Algeria. The fortunate ones in rue Friant in Paris were treated to a homily by our confrere, Bishop Claude Rault, who knew all the martyrs personally. Here is his homily.

Message for the month of Ramadan

You will find here a message from the Vatican for our brothers and sisters of the Islamic Faith at the occasion of the Ramadan. You’ll find both an English version and an Arabic version. Please share abundantly with those around you!