Comboni Lay Missionaries

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Formation

CLM meeting in Nürnberg

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LMC Alemania

At the first meeting of the year, Maria told us about the general assembly in Maia, informed the group about the decisions and brought some requests from the group in Poland.

She also brought memories and greetings from colleagues and friends. We made plans for the meetings in presence, via zoom and the themes we want to work on. Together with Father Günther from the MCCJ, we made a commitment to take part in the “Katholikentag” in Würzburg in 2026. In October we want to visit the community in Graz and strengthen ties within the family. We have also redefined the positions within the group: Maria has taken over as coordinator, Willi continues as treasurer, Christoph as representative on the European coordination, Brigitte as contact person for JGIP and Barbara for the peace exhibition and updating the website.

CLM, Germany

Community experience in Kitelakapel

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LMC Kenia

My name is Belinda Awino, I am a Comboni Lay Missionary from Kenya currently doing my community experience in Kitelakapel, west Pokot County as I prepare to go to for mission in Peru.

I am glad to have joined the CLM international community in Kitelakapel for my community experience the members of the community have been very supportive since the day I arrived in their community.

Living in the community has taught me the benefits of community life such as praying together, sharing ideas and learning to respect one another. I’ve also learned some of the challenges a community might face and their possible solutions example conflicts and its resolution, management of resources i.e. finances, proper budgeting

Through the community I’ve been able to interact with the local community.

On Sundays I join Linda in Sunday school where we read the Word of God, sing songs and pray together with the children.

On Wednesday, i join Linda and Pius for Life Skill in St Bakhita girls Highschool, where we teach the girls about life, love, relationships…

On Friday I join Marzena in Kitelakapel dispensary where we assist the nurse in charge.

I am grateful for the experience and look forward for more growth in community life.

Belinda Awino, CLM Kenya

Community experience in Czerwonak

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LMC Polonia

My name is Izabela, on 22 June 2024, during a solemn Mass, I joined the CLM.

I will be leaving for a mission to Kenya in a few weeks.

Preparing to go on a mission field for two years.

The final stage is the community experience I am currently on. It involves sharing life together with Comboni Lay Missionaries.

During the experience, I have many meetings with the lay missionaries who are currently or have been on missions. We discuss various issues concerning mission-related matters, e.g., inculturation, security issues, pastoral care in the mission, etc.

Twice a week there are meetings with the international coordinator of the CLM – Alberto de la Portilla. We learn about the history of the founding of the CLM and discuss documents tied to the lay missionary movement.

There is also time for lecitio divina prayer, that I have with Br. Tomek, and catechesis with Sister Joanna Nowińska. With which I study selected books of the Holy Scriptures.

It is also an intensive time for me to learn English. When I go to Kenya, I will be learning the Swahili language.

On Friday, I go as a volunteer at an eatery for the poor run by the Albertine Sisters in Poznań.

My community experience is with Bogusia and Andrzej in a small village near Poznań. We spend our free time together and pray. We prepare and consume meals together.

Bogusia and Andrew take me around to show me the beautiful surroundings.

The experience is a very valuable and good time that I think will help me adapt to my new place in the mission.

Izabela, Polish CLM