For the Comboni Missionary Sisters who are celebrating their Inter-Capitular Assembly: so that, inspired by the breath of the Spirit, they may live this event as a kairós in the process of reconfiguration that they are now. Lord, hear us.
Spirituality
Peace with Creation
Throughout history, many human activities have contributed to the destruction of creation.
Today, more than ever, some of these activities take the form of a war against creation. Some bear more responsibility for this crisis than others.
However, there is hope for a peaceful earth. Isaiah 32:14-18 envisions a peaceful creation where God’s people will live only when justice is achieved.
Hope is being able to see that there is light, despite all the darkness, said Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
We cannot and must not combat climate change without working closely together.
The Laudato Si Circle of the Archdiocese of Nampula, Mozambique, in union with several Christian churches, held an ecumenical prayer service for creation on Sunday, September 21, with the theme “Peace for Creation” and the symbol “Garden of Peace,” inspired by Isaiah 32:18, as part of Creation Time. A time of prayer and action for our common home, which occurs every year from September 1 to October 4.
The service was celebrated by the Catholic Church, nine Evangelical churches, and the Laudato Si movement, with approximately 500 people in attendance.
It was an afternoon of praise, thanksgiving, and asking God for forgiveness.
We recognize the urgent call to action, and we recognize that we can only respond on the basis of faith. The season of creation is a source of strength and unity (Dr. Anne Burghardt, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation).
We are all invited to care for the place God has given us to live.
The next interfaith meeting in Nampula is already scheduled for October 4.
Regimar Costa.
CLM Brazil in Mozambique.
Experience at the spiritual retreat of the Comboni Lay Missionaries-Peru
It was an experience that touched our hearts with the light of the Gospel, inviting us to recognize Jesus even when our human blindness prevents us from seeing him. He manifests himself in every moment of our lives, offering us the freedom to choose our paths. Inspired by the attitude of the disciples of Emmaus, who chose the path of proclamation and the breaking of bread, we understood the necessity of sharing this experience with our brothers and sisters, thus transforming our lives and our commitment to the mission.
As Comboni Lay Missionaries, we are called to follow this same path: to proclaim with joy and to place ourselves at the service of those most in need. This learning experience was deepened during the retreat held on August 1, 2, and 3 at the Laudato Si’ Center in Lima, Peru, under the guidance of Fr. Gianni Gaiga MCCJ, renewing our commitment to live and transmit the love of Christ in the world.
Teodolinda Chingel Nuñez
CLM-Peru
Prayer Intentions of the Comboni Family September 2025
In today’s ever-changing society, we ask the Lord for the ability to listen to the needs of all humanity and all of creation, performing gestures of benevolence, respect and care for our “common home”. Lord, hear us.
Prayer Intentions of the Comboni Family August 2025
So that missionaries may reach all peoples in every corner of the world to extend a friendly and helping hand with compassionate hearts that love, mourn, rejoice and pray together with them to God, who deeply loves every person. Lord, hear us.
