Historical Figures of Religious Life
By:Mawuena Quist There is a joke that, even the Holy Spirit Himself does not know the number of religious congregations or institutes in the Catholic Church. This is because, from the early life of the Church, there have always been people who by the impetus of the Holy Spirit responded to the universal call to […]
John the Evangelist: Apostle, Beloved Disciple, and Visionary
Who is the beloved apostle? It is no hidden fact that he is one of the two sons of Zebedee and Salome, the woman who requested that her two sons be with Jesus at either side (cf. Mt 20:20–21) and was also at the foot of the cross (cf. Mt 27:56). All indications from the […]
The Canon Keepers: Friendship Forged in Journalism
I have been observing with keen interest and what I saw left me smiling and cheerful all the way, wishing one day my colleagues would feel the same. It is one of the things that make me happy and wish that the future would be bright. I read the affectionate trash talk with laughter and […]
A Man ahead of his Time
All that could be said about him is already known. You cannot speak of Africa’s liberation without invoking his name. Celebrated across the globe, he remains a figure beyond reproach. Yes, every individual has their flaws—but there are those whose strengths eclipse their weaknesses. He was one of them. In the struggle for Ghana’s independence—and […]
A Journey Towards Print Perfection
I could always have so much respect for great printing. But every time I went traveling, I was always let down. Much too frequently, I was presented with fuzzy paper, crooked printing plates, and finished products which were so far from the professional. For decades, I assumed that actual greatness in printing only occurred in […]
From Solitude to Communion: Rediscovering Joy at the Franciscan Youth Gathering
By: Naa Doodua Doodu I’ve never been a people person. Big groups exhaust me, and I prefer more often than not to be at ease with quiet and reflection than with noise and large groups. So when I opted to attend a recent Franciscan Youth camp, I didn’t expect it to leave such a wonderful […]
Where Hearts meets before Names
Any time I travel to a new place, I attempt to keep my heart and eyes open—to actually see, absorb, and savor everything. One of the most precious experiences I’ve had was from a place that once had been my home. Living around people who are quite different from me, as one individual person, isn’t […]
When Love Outranks Rank
Over the past few days, I’ve witnessed something so poignant that I feel compelled to report it. Sit in class with a friend—a brother—and enjoy serving him in every way. For most, serving someone on the same level as oneself, or even someone one considers “below” oneself, is difficult unless driven by strong personal beliefs. […]
Life and the Mirror of Choice
Life always presents us with choices—chances to be who we are. Our choices make us who we are, and what we are says something about us to the world. We can provide truth or dishonesty, but what finally tests us is what we choose. The people around us will mostly agree with what we offer, […]
When Help is Just a Whisper
There is a point in every human being’s life when there is a symphony of voices, screaming against the very pillars of one’s well-being and happiness. The voices, however kind, oppose every fear, looking for ways in which to make sense of the world and provide it with meaning. When you summon your courage and […]