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We start well, and continue better!
The situation in Central Africa continues to worsen.
In
recent days, after having occupied almost all the surrounding cities,
the rebels have tried to enter the capital, Bangui. They fortunately
have not succeeded, for now, thanks to the efforts of the Russians,
Rwandans and Blue Helmet soldiers, as well as the army. But how long can
they last?
Also, in Bouar, on Saturday, there was fighting
between rebels and the army. For now, the rebels are quiet in the city,
and the army and various soldiers of other countries are waiting ... But
until when?
Here in Baoro it is quite peaceful. Every so often
the rebels come by, shoot a little and then leave. For now there has
been no major damage. But until when?
As always, it is the
population, the simple people, the poor who pay for all this disruption.
Since Saturday, about 6,000 refugees have poured into the various
Missions in the city of Bouar. They are in the Cathedral, the convent of
the Poor Clares, the Sisters of Charity, the convent of the Capuchins
and in ours, the Carmelites. For now the situation is difficult but
manageable, but if it gets worse, what can be done?
These days we
are trying, when there are no major risks, to reopen schools. The young
people of our Mechanical School have resumed their courses, and also
some students of some other less populated schools (the kindergarten "Il
Germoglio" and the nuns' school here in Baoro, some village schools,
and our schools in Bozoum). But ... until when?
These days,
looking at the collapse of a country that is heading towards yet another
disaster, I make this reflection: a person from Central Africa, if he
is under 30, has never known anything but wars, coups d'etat, violence.
And then I reread Psalm 11, which says:
what can the righteous do?
But the Lord in the holy temple,
the Lord has the throne in heaven.
his pupils scan every man.
he hates those who love violence.
He will make it rain on the wicked
embers, fire and sulfur,
burning wind will be their lot;
Righteous is the Lord, love the right things;
upright men will see his face.
Courage!
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| Casa delle suore Maison des soeurs |
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| Asilo "Il Germoglio" di Baoro" Ecole Maternelle de Baoro |
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