African Catholic Voices
Celebrating the stories of faith in action and the voices of Christians from the African heartland, the emerging center of gravity of World Christianity.
Episodes
116 episodes
The Church in Africa needs to urgently address Liturgical Abuses according to African Liturgist, Sr Dr Leonida Katunge
Liturgical abuses are becoming more disturbing in many churches in Africa. This is the conclusion of Sr Leonida Katunge who speaks on why some strange rituals and practices invented by some priests in the Catholic liturgy are liturgical abuses ...
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Is Africa Ready to Lead the Catholic Church at the Synod on Synodality?
Two African scholars, Sr Prof Dominica Dipio of Makerere University, and Fr Stan Chu Ilo of DePaul University, speak on why they believe that African perspectives and witness will be consequential at the Synod on Synodality. They argue that&nbs...
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This Cross is too Heavy for me to Bear: An Invitation to keep going when it gets tough
An Invitation to be hopeful in the midst of the Cross that you are carrying in your life at this very moment. There is no cross or challenge that you face today which the Lord cannot help you to overcome. Be Strong. Hold on to your faith. Trust...
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Servant Leaders for a Church in Mission: The Model of Jesus
A call on Church leaders to become true disciples of the Lord. This an invitation for an end to rivalry, envy, dirty politics, and pursuit of vain glory in the Church and a challenge to embrace the mission of the Lord with humility, gentle, car...
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Fr Andrew Kaufa on Africa's Synodal Journey so far
Fr Andrew Kaufa, the Director of Communication of the Association of Member of the Episcopal Conference of East Africa, shares the joys and hopes of African Catholics in the synodal journey so far.
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Fr Don Bosco Onyalla speaks on the 5th Anniversary of ACI Africa and the Joy of being a Church Communicator in Africa
Fr Don Bosco Onyala, the editor-in-chief of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa) speaks on the 5th anniversary of ACI Africa, and the joy of being an African Church communicator. He shares the success story of A...
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Bishop Augustine Echema Speaks on Liturgical Abuses in Nigeria and the Way Forward
Recently the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) issued an important letter on liturgical abuses in the country. In this episode, Bishop Augustine Echema the head of CBCN's Liturgy Committee gives a context to this letter, deepens an ...
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This is Enough, Lord, Take my Life: Homily for the 18th Sunday
What led the Holy Prophet Elijah to wish for death? How did God respond to his request? You may have reached the end of your strength in life and like the prophet your enemies may be pursuing you. There is help in God always. When we bring our ...
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I am the bread of life: Reflection on the Eucharist
We have in Jesus, the Bread of Life, all that God in God’s love and goodness has offered for our spiritual and material life as human beings. God has freely given us this gift without any merit on our part for our own good and sanctification.&n...
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Is Africa Ready to Lead the Catholic Church?
All the Popes since the Second Vatican Council have sang the praises of African Christianity. Africa is witnessing an exponential growth in the population of Catholics. However, since the publication of Fiducia Supplicans and the rejec...
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African Families and the Burden of Sickle Cell Disease
Dr Jude Dumfeh, an award winning internal medicine and pediatric physician and his wife, Evelyn Dumfeh share with us the challenges they faced when their daughter was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Their family experience is a testimony of...
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In death, life is transformed: Reflection for the Easter Sunday
In this Easter homily, Bishop Gerard Musa of Katsina Diocese delivers a touching message about the incredible transformative power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He eloquently explains that for believers, death is not the ultimate end but...
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Why is there no African Cardinal heading a Roman Dicastery?
As Pope Francis celebrates his eleventh year on the Chair of Peter, some Catholics might disagree on his legacy; but all agree that his papacy has been consequential. In this episode, we look at some of the central teachings of Pope Francis and...
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The Poor in our Midst: Doing Charity and Justice as Christians in Africa
Christians are called to give alms to the poor and reach out to all those who need our help. In this episode, we talk about doing charity and working for justice and the best way to do almsgiving so as to find favor with God. We also critically...
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Prayer in African Christian Spirituality: Why is God not answering some Prayers?
In this episode, we talk on the importance of prayer in the lives of African Christians. During this Lent, we are invited to deepen our prayer life. The episode delves into different kinds of prayers and raises the questions: How can we pray be...
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Is God still with us in the World? Meditation on Jesus the Water of Life (3rd Sunday of Lent)
The Gospel presents to us the story of a woman who was searching for God. She was a woman who had no name. In the NT, those who have no name are usually people who have no status in society. She was also a Samaritan. The Samaritans were regarde...
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"We don't need any Sermon on Fasting in Africa this Lent....God's People in Africa have been fasting for far too long now!!!"
In this episode Sr Jane and Fr Stan discuss the Lenten discipline of fasting, abstinence and penance. They invite the people of God to a deeper reflection on the reality of suffering and poverty in Africa. God's people are already living a long...
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Do Catholic Sisters fall in love? Responding to God's Call as African Female Religious
In this episode, Sr Jane Kimathi, shares her stories of the life of the African female religious. In this frank discussion, Sr Jane teaches us how to fall in love with God and how African religious women are living their religious life fa...
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The Spirituality of Lent: Journeying Together through the Desert into Freedom
In this episode, Sr Jane and Fr Stan offer some spiritual insights on how we can journey together throughout these forty days with the Lord. The Lord invites you to walk through the desert with faith and trust in the Lord who leads us on the wa...
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Young Africans' Views on the African Digital Faith Influencers Formation Program
In this recent episode of the African Catholic Voice, a group of amazing African Digital Faith Influencers had an interesting conversation with Sr Titilayo Aduloju. They discussed a six-month formation program that aims to help them stand up fo...
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Should Celibacy be optional for Catholic Priests: An African Synodal Conversation
Archbishop Scicluna of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith has called on the Church to consider ending celibacy as a way of preventing clerics from living " a dangerous double life." Chapter 11 of the Synodal synthesis report also invites u...
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Africa, Catholicism and Sex: Blessing or Taboo, Episode 1
Co-hosts, Sr Jane Kamathi and Fr Stan Chu Ilo discuss sex, sexuality, and the taboos around them in Africa. They delve into the beauty of sex, sexuality, and the theology of the body. They answer the questions: Why are people uncomfortable to t...
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Hekima University College @ 40, African Jesuits Celebrate a Significant Milestone and Look with Hope to the Future
Fr Marcel Uwineza, Principal of Hekima University College, Nairobi speaks on the achievement of this premier Jesuit university, and the vision and hope for the future. Listen to the moving narrative of Fr Uwineza's spiritual and theological jou...
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Polygamy is good only for African Men, African Churches should abolish it
Rose Egolet, Ugandan humanitarian, and grassroots women mobiliser based in Moshe, Tanzania, challenges the notion that polygamy is a good cultural practice in Africa that should be accepted today. He agrees with the view of one of our listeners...
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Should polygamy be accepted by the Catholic Church in Africa?
Prof Itumeleng Mothoagae, a South African biblical scholar and Head of the Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of South Africa addresses the contested questions around polygamy in Africa. He introduces what he calls 'bi...
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