Getting close to Christmas
Even in Central Africa these days, close to
Christmas’s celebration, are very busy. But not because of lights, rush for
last shopping or stuff like that.
On Sunday we celebrated the feast of St. John of
the Cross. Together with St. Teresa of Avila, he is the Founder of the
Discalced Carmelites. One of the chapels of the city is dedicated to him, and
on Sunday we celebrate here an outdoors Mass.
Monday morning, from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm, I meet
the professors of our High School St. Augustine, to have a conversation about
the results of the first quarter. It is a precious work, with some
disappointments, but also with many joys, especially when a kid begins to enjoy
studying and riches positive results.
In the afternoon I leave going to Bouar. And on
Tuesday we are together with Father Stefano, which celebrates 25th anniversary
of his priesthood. At the celebration are present almost all the Carmelite
Fathers of Central Africa. It is a beautiful moment of gratitude to God and to
Father Stefano for this gift. After the celebration of the Eucharist we have a
long meeting, and only in the late afternoon we return to Bozoum.
Wednesday afternoon I keep myself busy with the
sick of a Bozoum area. I visit them, I listen to the Confession giving them the
Communion. It is moving to see how the faces of these old and lonely people
shine because of that simple visit. For them the real gift is Jesus visiting
them.
Upon returning I meet the children of our
orphanage Centre “Arc en Ciel”, I celebrate for the approaching Christmas. The
crib, dances, some simple present like a small bag of biscuits, a soap, a
whistle, really little things, but for a child it's a great gift. We adults
certainly have something to learn!
Thursday I accompany Isaac to Bozoum airport. Almost
three weeks ago he had been hit by a motorcycle, and he had a fractured arm and
leg. The fracture of the leg is severe, and requires surgery. He is blind, and
that very morning he came to me to ask for a little help. Thanks to the
International Red Cross he can go by plane to Bangui, where they will take care
of him. I’m impressed by his smile that says so much! Impressed also by the
people who did take care of him and will continue to do so.
It's almost Christmas!
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| Non si direbbe, ma è un fungo Champignon |
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| Festa a St Jean |
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| Riunione insegnanti |
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| P.Stefano |
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| un po' di scuola dopo scuola, in quartiere un peu d'école au quartier |
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| Festa di Natale all'Arc en Ciel Fete de Noel au Centre Orphelins Arc en Ciel |
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| Partenza verso Bangui |
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