Confirmations
in Bozoum and around
I am a bit late
... and already someone cares about. Thanks anyhow, but all is well. The reason
why I'm late with my weekly news? I wanted to celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirmation first with the opportunity to add few cool pics of the event. Confirmation,
one of seven sacraments, “confirms" the baptism. It's somewhat like entering
into adulthood of faith. The Bishop performs a very nice gesture and very old: He
prays laying his hands asking God to send His Holy Spirit on those Christians
who want to live their faith seriously. This
year we have gathered here the Confirmation candidates of Bozoum and those of
the nearest villages. For the whole week I, Fr. Enrico and Fr.Norberto have
been busy in examining the candidates about the catechism, preparing boys,
girls, young people and adults at this important occasion. Finally Saturday
afternoon the Abbot Mirek arrives. He is a Polish priest, Vicar of the diocese.
The bishop can’t be with us because he doesn’t feel to well. He is
present with his regards and a bottle of whiskey ... kind of comfort for his
absence! But He also sent his nearness and gratitude for the courage and the
work done in these two years of war and tension. And that touches us, much more
than the whiskey! Today, Sunday, April 19, is the great day. Since early
morning the candidates are ready. Almost all of them are dressed in red, the
color that reminds not only the Holy Spirit but also the martyrdom, extreme act
of "seriousness" to follow Christ! They are so many! From Bozoum are
98, and 50 are from 4 nearest villages. The Celebration at 8:30 begins. We can
see the presence of lots of people, great participation while we escort them by
much prayer. We embrace all these brothers and sisters to accompany them, asking
God to renew for each one of us the gift of the Holy Spirit. The celebration
ends at 11.30am and we go out with newly confirmed for a last prayer to entrust
them to the protection of the Virgin Mary.
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