
Herbs & Plants. Pelargonium sidoides, a medicinal plant for respiratory diseases.
It is a small, geranium-like plant commonly known as the ‘South African geranium’, or ‘Umckaloabo’ in Zulu. Traditional healers hold it in high regard as

Reflection. Economy Must Have a Human Face
The economy has its importance; however, economic success cannot be the ultimate goal in human affairs. It cannot be allowed to entice and enslave human

Panama. The Black Christ of Portobelo
Every year, on October 21, tens of thousands of pilgrims travel to Portobelo, a fishing town in Panama, to pray to the black-skinned, sad-eyed Christ

USA. Latino migrants: “Hope must never disappear from our lives”.
Deportations, violence, and a lack of respect for others. This is the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policy. Father Jorge Elías Ochoa, a Comboni missionary from Los

Bible and Mission. Samuel. Listening to God’s Voice
A vocation is always an initiative of God, who calls us by name. But as Samuel did, we must listen, take His word to heart,

Oral Literature. The Wisdom of Kalaga
On that day, an elephant, a mouse, a woman, and a thief appeared before Kalaga, who was seated in court to hear the grievances of