Jesus is the heart of Spirituality (PE 1077)

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Spirituality is a fundamental aspect of our identity as missionaries. We hold dear to the heritage of Ignatian spirituality which has been handed down to us from the very beginning of our Society yet there are various spiritualties from which we can draw and learn from. Even from outside Christianity there are spiritualities that are infused with wisdom and insight for the journey. For ourselves though it is, for the most part, in the pluriform possibilities of Catholic spirituality that we find both old and new ways of living more intensely in the Spirit, more intensely the Gospel filled life we are called to live. Continue reading “Jesus is the heart of Spirituality (PE 1077)”

A young Marocco woman sings Stromae in Arabic…

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… et c’est FORMIDABLE ! (It is “Wonderful” = the title of the Song in French)

Paul Van Haver (born 12 March 1985, Brussels), better known by his stage name Stromae, is a Belgian musician, singer, rapper and songwriter. Stromae was born to a Rwandan father, Pierre Rutare, and a Belgian mother, Miranda Marie Van Haver. He is originally from Laeken, in Brussels. He established himself in both the hip hop and electronic music genres. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009…

Read about him for example here !

 

 

When Doves roar (The African Children’s Choir)

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Butchers make the World cry…

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In only 4 minutes, the genius-team of DATA GUEULE summarizes the impact of meat consumption. Answering the scaling-up of our carnivore appetites, the massive industrialisation of meat production faces now enormous environmental and sanitary consequences. Enough to invite us rethinking our menus. If you are vegetarian, don’t hesitate to show this video to your entire family (or community). For sure, they will understand better your choices after watching this video.

Zack Matere: Growing Knowledge

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Africa’s great civilisations (PBS)

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This is the official trailer of the New Series hosted by PBS. Follow the series from the 27th February 2017 on #AfricasCivilizationsPBS.

Long story short Islam (The Huffington Post)

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Sharia! Jihad! Hijab! These words might sound familiar to you, but don’t judge a Quran by its cover. Wajahat Ali breaks down the misperceptions around Islam.

Karel Watteeuw R.I.P.

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Father Luc Putzeys, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Karel Watteeuw

on Sunday the 5th of February 2017 at Avondrust-Varsenare (Belgium)
at the age of 92, of which 65 years of missionary life
in Rwanda and in Belgium.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.
Continue reading “Karel Watteeuw R.I.P.”

Christian Gillain, R.I.P.

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Father Luc Putzeys, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father

Christian (Kiki) Gillain

on Thursday the 2nd of February 2017 at Brussels (Belgium)
at the age of 89, of which 62 years of missionary life
in Uganda and in Belgium.

Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.
Continue reading “Christian Gillain, R.I.P.”

Montréal : 12th African Days 28-29 May 2016

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As you know, now since 12 years, the Afrika Center, in partnership with various groups, associations and artists, organises the AFRICAN Days, a great celebration of African diversity in link with our Mission, which is to support and accompany the integration effort of the African world in Quebec, under various facets and realities. Do participate in those beautiful feasts, for all together, we are the builders of integration at the heart of our diversity.