NOTHING IS TOO LITTLE TO SHARE
“When I have some time free from work, I walk to Shoprite to talk and listen to their stories… By Sr. Martha Chanda The streets of Mansa in Luapula Province are not exempt from the presence of street children. In the vicinity of Shoprite, one can observe numerous children wandering, often hungry and begging for […]
Healing in the Heart of Rural Zambia: Sr. Constancia Lungu’s Journey
By Sr. Namasiku Mutonga In the midst of rural Zambia, where the huge green trees meet the clear blue skies, is a humble healthcare facility that has been a beacon of hope for generations. Makunka Mission Rural Health Centre, located in Kazungula District, 58 kilometers away from Livingstone town, is a testament to the tireless […]
FIRST AND FINAL PROFESSION
By Sr. Abigail Mwaka The Handmaids of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Archdiocese of Lusaka recently celebrated a significant event. Two devoted Religious women, Novice Mutambwa Adorable Senti and Sr. Agness Bwalya Zulu, expressed their lifelong commitment to the service of humanity, particularly women and children, by making their first and perpetual vows respectively. […]
CITY OF HOPE: A SAFE HOME FOR GIRLS AT RISK
In societies globally, like in Lusaka, vulnerable children, particularly girls, have been pushed to the sidelines due to the profound impact of HIV/AIDS, family struggles, and poverty. Addressing these voids, caring individuals such as the Salesian Sisters have set up a safe haven. The City of Hope, overseen by Sr. Mary John, is a haven providing comfort for young girls aged 7 to 18. These girls are rescued from the harsh streets and the injustices of the powerful and privileged. With Sr. Mary John at the helm, their aim is to provide solace and assistance amidst challenges.
People of different faiths ask- What is lent in the Catholic Church?
Lent is a 40 days’ period set aside on the Church liturgical calendar where we are invited to spiritually prepare ourselves before we celebrate Easter or the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are to observe the three pillars of lent – which are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We are to intensify our prayer in reading […]