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JOURNEYS OF LIFE

The painting on the front cover entitled “The disciples of Emmaus” reflects our journey of hope. Jesus not only walks with us, but gives us the wisdom to perform our ministries and opens our eyes to see Him in the people that we are serving.

Dates To Remember
December
1 – World AIDS Day
2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
5 – World Soil Day
8 – The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
9 – International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
9 – International Anti-Corruption Day
10 – Human Rights Day
12 – International Universal Health Coverage Day
16 – National Day of Reconciliation in South Africa
18 – International Migrants Day
20 – International Human Solidarity Day
25 – Christmas
26 – Day of Goodwill
27 – International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 24. United Nations Day

January
1 – Mary, Mother of God and World Day of Prayer for Peace
4 – World Braille Day
7 – Epiphany of the Lord
24 – International Day of Education
26 – International Day of Clean Energy
27 – International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust

JOURNEYS TOWARDS HOPE

WE ARE living in challenging times. Conflicts and uncertainties are very much part of our world. One matter of great concern which we are witnessing is, undoubtedly, the phenomenon of global warming and its devastating effects, such as recurrent droughts, floods, etc.

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ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION “EVANGELII GAUDIUM” ‘REDEMPTION MARKED BY THE POOR’

Pope Francis emphasizes the centrality of the poor in the Church’s joyful proclamation of salvation in Christ.

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GIVING A UNIQUE VOICE TO RELIGIOUS LIFE WITH THE PEOPLE WHO SUFFER IN WAR

In the Vatican, Pope Francis recently met a delegation of over 250 male and female religious participants of a conference which took place in Rome from 22nd-24th November 2023 on the theme “Synodality: a renewed appeal to hope,” organised by the Union of Superiors General (USG) and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG).

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EL-OBEID GRAPPLES WITH WATER CRISIS AMIDST CONFLICT

Residents of El-Obeid, a city in the North Kordofan State, are grappling with a severe drinking water shortage, particularly in its western neighbourhoods.

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PRAYER AND ACTION: AN ADVENT IN ACTION FOR OUR COMMON HOME

Residents of El-Obeid, a city in the North Kordofan State, are grappling with a severe drinking water shortage, particularly in its western neighbourhoods.

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COP28: THE OIL GIANT AND THE 2023 CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the world’s seventh largest oil producer, is hosting the 28th UN climate change summit (COP28) in Dubai from November 30 to December 12.

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A LAND OF MANY JOURNEYS

VARIOUS KINDS of journeys are written deeply into South African history. Linguists tell us that most of the languages spoken by black South Africans today originated centuries ago in west-central Africa, indicating that they—and the generations of people who spoke them—have been on an immensely long journey that ended here at the southernmost tip of the continent.

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HUMANS ARE PUTTING LIFE ON PLANET EARTH UNDER SIEGE

Each day on our television screens hundreds of millions of people from all parts of the world watch as bombs and artillery explode in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel, tearing buildings apart and killing men, women and, more tragically even children. Instead of pursuing war and slaughtering thousands of people around the world, we should be focusing on the current impact humans have on planet earth.

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JOURNEY TO BEAUTY THROUGH ARTS AND CREATIVITY

The world needs Beauty as the lungs need air. A journey towards Beauty is also a journey to God. A Comboni missionary from the Philippines is exploring this journey, making use of his artistic painting talents.

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A LIFELONG JOURNEY OF FAITH

Come on a faith journey supported in God’s love! (Policy of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Pretoria)

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FLEEING FROM VIOLENCE, SEARCHING FOR A NEW HOME

South Africa has a long tradition of hospitality, hosting a large population from different parts of the continent and the rest of the world. Integration of foreigners into the community through inter-marriage have always been a common feature.

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“SYNODALITY IS THE NATURE AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH”

Most Rev. Dabula Anthony Mpako, Archbishop of Pretoria, returned from Rome, after attending the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality from 30 September until 29th October 2023. He shares his impressions with Worldwide magazine.

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POPE’S URGENT APPEAL TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING

The Letter Laudate Deum (“Praise God”), issued by Pope Francis on 4 October 2023, is an outcry about the destruction that threatens our planet. The question we may pose ourselves is the following: Are we willing to implement an opposing trend?

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A JOURNEY TO THE INNER SELF

St Augustine, one of the greatest figures of Christianity, journeyed a tortuous path until finding his True Self. Through the road less travelled he reached a destination of a fulfilled life and left an inestimable legacy for the world.

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100 YEARS OF COMBONI PRESENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA (1924-2024)

It all started with a small group of missionaries. They stood out for their commitment to establishing the local Church and for the human integral development of the population.

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ONE STEP AT A TIME

While the world’s population continues to grow rapidly, rising global warming is causing more frequent natural disasters and major havoc. The author of this article encourages the use and enjoyment of alternative eco-friendly and healthy ways of transport in our cities, instead of flooding our roads and highways with scores of individuals each making solitary use of his or her own car.

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“THEY RECOGNISED HIM IN THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD” (LK 24,13-35)

THROUGH THIS episode, Luke shows us how the risen Lord is still present today in our lives as believers and how we can encounter Him. The two pilgrims symbolise the journey of the church. They change their hearts, faces and paths when they “experience” the Living One at the twofold table of Word and Bread.

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GOOD INTENTIONS

FR ENGELHARDT wanted to do mission work but his van would not start. Fr Hornauer offered his help, and connected a rope to his van in order to tow him to Lydenburg.

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VOCATION AS A JOURNEY

THIS WORLDWIDE edition is about “Journeys of life”- such as journey of catechesis, of beauty in art and many more. I want to focus on the journey of vocation, especially to religious life, and in particular, the Comboni way of life.

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