Missionaries of Africa

I remember a clever TV advertisement for a particular type of film, which described itself as a colour thief. This advertisement presented the taking of photographs as a new type of terrorism because just by a click, the time to take a photograph, the person photographed was reduced to a black and white image. The disastrous effect on the morale of the victims was at the same time the guarantee of the efficiency of the product used! Continue reading “Fighting the Colour Thieves! (PE 1077)”

We are called to be : “ Men of prayer” (PE 1077)

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Since the foundation of our Society, Spirituality has always taken first priority in all its chapters. The last chapter of 2016 was not an exception. It is definitely due to its value and importance in guiding our missionary and Christian identity. We are called to be men of prayer! Through personal and community prayer, spirituality takes a concrete form. I believe it is in these two aspects of spirituality that we exercise the encounter with Jesus and live a gospel inspired life. Continue reading “We are called to be : “ Men of prayer” (PE 1077)”

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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https://www.facebook.com/amillionsmilesmovie/videos/788897394569275/

Butchers make the World cry…

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https://www.facebook.com/vegetik/videos/1171814262863779/

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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https://www.facebook.com/pbs/videos/1196528560461152/

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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https://www.facebook.com/HuffingtonPost/videos/10154291639926130/

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.