Christmas.2,
and Happy New Year!
Christmas has arrived! Thank God! It
had been in the air for a while now!
Friday afternoon, December 21st,
there was a small party in the orphan Center "Arc en Ciel". Around a small crib all the children sang,
played and even received some small gifts (a drink, peanuts, cookies, and a bar
of soap). They were very happy with the time they spent together and the
presents!
Sunday the 23rd we had a
surprise visit from our bishop, who celebrated the 8:30 Mass. He invited us all to a Christmas full of the
presence of God, and the memory of those who suffer in Central Africa, but also
in our neighborhoods.
Monday evening, Christmas Eve, we
celebrated the great Midnight Mass ... at 7.00 pm (a bit for safety reasons, a
bit for the cold, and a little bit because this is the local tradition). There
were a lot of people, as well as great participation. It is always exciting to
hear the assembly "explode" at the moment of Gloria, but also to see
the attention of adults and children to what we are celebrating and living.
On Christmas day, Tuesday morning, we
met for the great Solemn Mass at 8.30. There were many children, many of them
with toys in hand: dolls, helicopters, cars, whistles and trumpets... Today,
they are the center of attention!
In a few days we will close the year
2018. A beautiful year, because it was a gift from God, even if it had some
trials and tribulations. I wish you all a peaceful 2019, again because it is a
gift from God! By placing ourselves in His hands, every pain and suffering will
not be wasted, but He will take them, along with us, because joys and
difficulties become both part of the great plan of Love that God has for each
of us and for all humanity!
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| Festa di Natale al centro orfani Arc en ciel Fete de Noel au Centre des Orphelins Arc en Ciel |
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| P.Matteo |
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| Messa di Natale Messe de Noel |
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| Un piccione verde un pigeon |
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