Prayer for Peace in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Pope Francis continues to call us to sow seeds of peace in the lands of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in all lands devastated by war
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Archive for category: Sub-Saharan Africa
Rebecca Masika Katsuva: Turning Suffering Into Action
“Mama Masika” committed her entire life to protecting and raising awareness of rape as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This litany calls us to learn from Mama Masika’s courage to stand up in the face of injustice.
Transformation Through Suffering: A Journey with St. Josephine Bakhita
This prayer service follows the life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who was trafficked and enslaved time and time again. St. Bakhita is the patron of victims of trafficking.
Pope Francis’s Visit to Africa
This artistic smilebox reflection takes quotes from Pope Francis’s trips to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic and offers a prayerful meditation on the Gospel call to uphold the poorest among us: http://bit.ly/1P395RC.
Ken Saro-Wiwa: Writer, Activist & Martyr, October 10
This resource provides a brief overview of the life of Ken Saro-Wiwa, a Nigerian writer, environmental activist and martyr. He was known for standing up against the Shell oil company to preserve his native homeland of the Ogoni people, an indigenous group in Nigeria. His birthday is celebrated on October 10.
Stephen Bantu Biko
This backgrounder explores the life of Stephen Bantu Biko, an anti-Apartheid activist in South Africa most known for the development of the Black Consciousness movement.
Mary, Mother of All Africa
Mary has been hailed as Mother of all Africa. In a continent rich with cultures and resources, many are impoverished and are suffering the results of war and greed. This litany is a prayer of solidarity with our sisters and brothers in specific countries of Africa. Solidarity calls us to pray as one human family.
Boko Haram: Nearing the Gates of Chad
In the prayer service for the victims of Boko Haram, two Carmelite sisters, who minister to those displaced by the violence that this group has caused, invite us to see more clearly what these refugees are enduring. Reflection questions and prayers of intercession help us recognize their needs as refugees and an action link gives us an opportunity to advocate on their behalf.
Green Classrooms: Green Learning Environment
Fr. Pete Henriot, S.J., served on the team of the Center of Concern from 1971-1988. He traveled to Malawi in 2011 to assist in the establishment of the Loyola Jesuit Secondary School. Fr. Pete notes “we have tried to be ecologically sensitive in construction so that we can be environmentally positive in instruction.”
Nelson Mandela: The Making of a Leader
On July 18th, the global community will honor the life of Nelson Mandela on the anniversary of his birth. This prayer was written in his honor. Like Jesus, Mandela modeled Gospel values showing us that perseverance and nonviolence can result in justice and equality.
Posted June 16, 2014
Bring Back Our Girls
On April 15, 2014, more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted by the extremist group Boko Haram. This group opposes the education of girls and has kidnapped girls in the past to use as sex slaves. With the global community, we pray for their safety and their swift return to their families.
Food Security: Famine in Somalia
This two page backgrounder provides critical information for understanding the famine in Somalia and surrounding areas. It reviews the region’s tendency towards drought, how colonization played a role in later political challenges, and reviews the role of the terrorist group Al Shabaab in the obstructing humanitarian aid. Includes a map and reference to online video clips.
