Bozoum-Bouar:
back and forth
Saturday morning we have invited
fifty Bozoum teachers, to make a point about the situation of the project
"Learning by playing” that we
carry on since 2 years ago, with the Prague friends SIRIRI.ORG. At first we
introduce them at the classes of C.I. (First grade) where they can see the
children who are already able to read and write. It's a very interesting
method, able to provoke the curiosity and the interest of children. Associated
with native language (Sango) enables pupils to learn quickly and much better
than with the classical methods followed here (memorizing, beginning with the
French ...).
Sunday afternoon along with Ludmila
and Fabrice, members of SIRIRI.ORG, we leave towards Bouar. There is also
Alberto, who was here to reopen, at least for a week, our dental office.
When in Bouar I am involved in
various meetings with our Delegation of the Discalced Carmelites. We come from
all communities in order to reflect and discuss about our missionary work.
Monday is dedicated to the way how we
form our youth. Are here also Father Domenico and Father Marco, arrived the day
before from Yaounde, Cameroon, where they are working for some years now. We
cooperate with them in training some young Cameroonians who are in the Novitiate
and Philosophy curriculum here in Central Africa, while two Central African
students are in Yaounde for their study of Theology. The educational work is
very demanding, and we devote a lot of energy in the various houses: the
Seminary of Yolé, the Novitiate in St. Elie (Bouar), the Student Residence of
Carmel in Bangui.
On Tuesday we gather to have a chat
with the Finance Commission, which brings together Superiors and Treasurers. It
is also an opportunity to thank all those who in one way or another, help us
and allow us to help.
In the afternoon I go back to Bozoum
to accompany Father Marco Gazzoli with my commitment to be back again in Bouar
the day after, Wednesday afternoon.
On Thursday afternoon I have a
meeting with Caritas. The National Director Father Luk is here. He came from Bangui,
along with two of his staff, and three people from the Caritas of the Diocese
of Kaga Bandoro. It’s a great opportunity to know each other, share
experiences, and ask ourselves what can / should be done, especially with the
problems due to insecurity in these areas.
Friday I’m back to Bozoum, living the
journey of Lent also through the Way of the Cross, always very well attended by
our parishioners.
Il Convento di St.Elie a Bouar |
vetrate di St Elie |
Via Crucis a Bozoum |
No comments:
Post a Comment