Category Archives: Swaziland

Swazi government threatens torture against “foreigners”.

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

I haven’t written much about Swaziland recently as the situation in that small country in Southern Africa hasn’t changed very much. But I received this article from the primary English language newspaper this morning. The short version appears to be … Continue reading →

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Learning to listen to the locals

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

What follows is an essay I just wrote for a Diocese of Arizona project which is collecting reflections from people who have been involved in various MDG projects over the past. Our diocesan MDG committee is going to publish these … Continue reading →

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Violence and persecution increasing in Swaziland

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

A few years ago I traveled to Swaziland as part of an effort of my then parish (Trinity in Bethlehem PA) to support the work of Swazi Hospice at Home. You can read my travel diary and see pictures from … Continue reading →

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Climate change God’s judgement not Man’s fault?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

The BBC has a report this morning on a growing sentiment in parts of the developing world that the climate change that they are witnessing is not due to the actions of humankind. They are a result of God’s judgement … Continue reading →

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Learning to desire the idea of a thing and not the thing itself

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Stewardship season is soon upon those of us who serve in parochial settings. As such I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the proper relationship I should have to my “stuff”. And given the pile of old furniture that, as … Continue reading →

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NYTimes article on Swaziland

Posted on September 5, 2008 by

Since I’ve moved to Phoenix, I’ve not had nearly the same level of contact with people working in Swaziland, but I’m still very interested in what’s happening in that country and the people there are often in my thoughts. There’s … Continue reading →

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Energy Consumption is starving the poor

Posted on November 7, 2007 by

The BBC article that I posted earlier this morning points out that there’s no way that the developed world can expect energy to continue to be available at present levels. The unexpected consequence of this is being felt in Swaziland. … Continue reading →

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Not enough help for Swaziland

Posted on October 11, 2007 by

Because Swaziland is being incorrectly classified as better off than it really is, not enough AID is being sent into the country to allow it to deal with the rising death toll of AIDS: “[NATIONAL Emergency Response Council on HIV … Continue reading →

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Only $3.1 Million to Feed 400,000

Posted on August 29, 2007 by

News from Swaziland today: “Despite the worst harvest in the country’s recorded history and the aftermath of fires that destroyed crops and plantations, Swaziland’s appeals for international assistance are falling on deaf donor ears. In July UN agencies appealed for … Continue reading →

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Alden Hathaway on the effects the Anglican troubles are having in Africa

Posted on July 14, 2007 by

+Alden Hathaway, my former bishop from my years as a priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and one of the finest pastors I have ever known, has written an article in the Living Church. His article talks about the ways … Continue reading →

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