26 pastoral workers murdered in 2011 The year 2011 saw 26 religious and lay pastoral workers killed in the course of their work. In a document released by the Fides, the Vatican’s information service for missions, details are offered of those 18 priests, four religious sisters and four lay people who died by violence…
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Missions: Christmas in Chiwoma
Wexford’s Fr Fritz O’Kelly describes Christmas on the African Missions as part of a collection of letters now published in book form At Christmas time in Chiwoma, the people gathered firewood and prepared for a night of singing. It was a very beautiful moonlight night. They sing with great devotion, rhythm and harmony. Their children…
Fr Rolheiser: Using prayer towards seeking depth – Advent 1
The first in of a four-part Advent series on prayer In our more reflective moments we sense the importance of prayer; yet, we struggle to pray. Sustained, deep prayer doesn’t come easy for us. Why? First of all, we struggle to make time for prayer. Prayer doesn’t accomplish anything practical for us, it’s a waste…