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Some Saints on the road to Bamba The Likoni ferry |
ALL SAINTS DAY
I have been back to Mombasa for one month now. I made my first trip to the remotest clinic in Bamba. Along the way I saw this little home (which they call a hotel) with the words etched in the paint...WE LOVE THOSE WHO HATE US. On the ground lay two sticks in the form of a cross next to a small cooking pot. I stopped and asked them if I could take a picture and they were happy to share their faith in this way with you. I continue to ponder the faith and love that made that simple etching along a dirt road in the middle of nowhere!
Despite their quotation of one of Jesus' most radical admonitions, they certainly haven't heard anything about the Pope who echoes these words. He is coming to Kenya at the end of this month. He will not visit the Basilica. He will say Mass at Nairobi University, spend two hours in an informal settlement (slum) and meet with a group of youths. He's coming to meet ordinary people like these on the Likoni ferry. I spent five hours waiting to cross on this ferry after my clinic that side last week. Of the five ferries, three were broken and only two were working. We also heard that the workers were 'going slow'...a type of strike action for better wages.
The process for registering to attend the ceremonies for the Pope is detailed and thorough. Already the process has been closed and only those who have presented their details will be given registration cards that may allow them to attend one of the functions. I remember the spirit and enthusiasm of his visit to the US when I was still there at the end of September. I hope that Kenyans will also be encouraged by his integrity to follow his example of service to those in most need.
The process for registering to attend the ceremonies for the Pope is detailed and thorough. Already the process has been closed and only those who have presented their details will be given registration cards that may allow them to attend one of the functions. I remember the spirit and enthusiasm of his visit to the US when I was still there at the end of September. I hope that Kenyans will also be encouraged by his integrity to follow his example of service to those in most need.
Thanksgiving is coming up and it is time to remember with gratitude all of you who have supported us with your prayers, letters/emails and donations. This picture was drawn for my neighbors in Urbana by the children that Teresa Villaruz teaches. Their school is in St. Francis Parish, Kibarani. My neighbors,Tiffany and Tintin, had made friendship bracelets for the children which they absolutely loved!!! I hope the gratitude and love these children show in their art painted on a plastic bag that once held the food they are served in the school will remind you of the many people you have helped us to serve.
ASANTE SANA!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
PEACE OF THE GOLDEN LEAVES OF AUTUMN TO YOU
