| Dear Friend,
Good morning and hope you are well. It was a great joy for me to spend some time in the states with you. Now it is good to be back with the people here in the camp at Malakal South Sudan. The people have been concerned that the UN was going to withdraw its protection troops from the camp due to rumours circulating. Last week, however the UN came out with a statement saying that they are not withdrawing troops due to ethnic tensions and insecurity in this volatile area of the country. That will continue to protect our 33,000 people displaced by war in our camp. Last Sunday after our liturgical celebration members of the church were invited by George Alphonso to come to his tent sheeted home in the camp to meet his wife Angelina and their newly born fraternal twins named Martin and Estella. After we prayed together that God bless and protect these beautiful children, we were given a glass of mango juice. Angelina and George then thanked us for coming to support them at this special moment in their lives as they await the baptism of Martin and Estella in our church in the camp. God’s gift of life flourishes and is celebrated even in difficult situations such as our camp of over 33,000 where people live!! Enclose is a poem entitled: “Pondering” to share with you.
Pondering Shattered, broken world needing healing of hearts committed to believe Your presence ever near
Change inevitably comes with patient waiting and fervent action on behalf of Mother Earth
Never too late assisting nature’s cause leading to wholeness and fullness of life
Awesome mountain peaks vast endless oceans surveying beauty in everything seen
Pondering many wonders of Your precious creation dancing with praise each dawning day
Moment has arrived making the difference risking to speak for compassionate justice
Seizing the day gifted opportunity Your creating Spirit breathing in us
Stay well and enjoy each day. Mike Bassano, mm |
Date Published:Nov 15, 2021 Author:David About the Author:Descriptor: Rome Office Article Tags:Latest News,South Sudan |
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