Here
in Bozoum we traditionally celebrate mass on Mount Binon, an
overlooking hill of the city. On the top there is a shaft with a statue
of Jesus, which was built by P.Vittorino on 1984
For
those who cannot make it there's an earlier mass in the local parish
church and around 8 pm we leave along with the altar boys.
Then we park the car near the tank water supply, and set off on foot towards the top. It takes about twenty minutes walk on a path of turf and stones, and we finally get to the top
(well, so to speak … it's only 200 meters high!)
From here there is a beautiful view of Bozoum and its surroundings. I always like to come here:
Jesus who blesses and protects everyone in the city, all those living in
here and those just passing by maybe without even realizing that He's
here and He doesn't forget anyone!
The Gospel brings us back
to the Judgement, when we'll be judged not based on what we wrote,
thought, prayed or celebrated, but based on Charity we gave. Sometimes
to strangers, other times given subconsciously…it is nice
to believe that God takes into account everything, even what we do
without realizing, without thinking that He was in that poor we helped,
in that child, in whom who suffers, in whom who is in need!
Today there's one further reason to rejoice: the Pope is in Africa,
in the State of Benin, where he just delivered an important document
summarizing the Synod of Bishops of Africa.
The letter begins with these words:
The title of this letter is called "Africae minus" : Africa's commitment. It's good to see how seriously the Pope considers Africa
Africa's commitment to Lord Jesus
Christ is a precious treasure, which I commend, for this beginning of
the third millennium, to bishops, priests, permanent deacons,
consecrated people, catechists and lay people of this dear continent
and nearby islands. This mission brings Africa to delve into our Christian vocation. This mission invites us to live, in the name of Jesus, the reconciliation between the people and communities, and to promote for all peace and justice in His Truth
Happy Feast of Christ The King day!
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