You overcame the rain, but what about the dew?

Commentary on an African Proverb

Par pascalbcd

Let us consider the proverb which says in Sumbwa language: ‘Wapila mvula ali lume nalwe?’ and which could be translated into English by ‘you overcame the rain, but what about the dew?’ Sumbwa people reside within the north-western part of Tanzania, an...

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All the Waters of the Oceans are only for the Eyes!

Commentary on an African Proverb

Par pascalbcd

Let us consider the Longo proverb (North West Tanzania) which says: ‘Waleba mengi komenzi genyanza,’ and which could be translated into English with: ‘all the waters of the seas are only for the eyes (or to be contemplated).’ In Longo language, the term...

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Missionary or Pastor with an Attitude

Personal News and Missionary Life

Par pascalbcd

I include here something of my present apostolate. Within this presentation, I am voluntarily stressing the aspect of relationships with non-Christians. It is an article which was first published in the Missionaries of Africa magazine entitled ‘Petit...

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Prayer for Asking Graces Through the Intercession of the Servant of God Julius Kambarage Nyerere

Holiness

Par pascalbcd

Prayer for Asking Graces Through the Intercession of the Servant of God Julius Kambarage Nyerere O God our Father, you have created us so that we may know, serve, and love you and love our fellow sisters and brothers. We thank you, O God our Creator,...

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Head of State and Saint? Julius Nyerere Part 3

Holiness

Par pascalbcd

Is a Catholic Saint Concealed Within the Ranks of African Head of States? A Positive Answer from Tanzania as the Beatification Process of Servant of God Julius Nyerere has opened! (Third and Last Part of the Article from Laurent Magesa 'The Hidden Face...

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Head of State and Saint? Julius Nyerere Part 2

Holiness

Par pascalbcd

Is a Catholic Saint Concealed Within the Ranks of African Head of States? A Positive Answer from Tanzania as the Beatification Process of Servant of God Julius Nyerere has opened! (Second Part of the Article from Laurent Magesa: The Hidden Face of Julius...

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Head of State and Saint? Julius Nyerere part 1

Holiness

Par pascalbcd

Is a Catholic Saint Concealed Within the Ranks of African Head of States? A Positive Answer from Tanzania as the Beatification Process of Servant of God Julius Nyerere has opened! This file contains some images, a prayer and an article related to the...

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