Day 13: Orphanage and Family Visits

There was nothing unlucky about this day; they all are good here.

We went to the orphanage for Monday morning liturgy of the word and Bible study. I had to kiss all the girls, but I think you already know that somebody has to do that. I vested for the liturgy and wondered what we’d do about music. One girl plays a deep drum and the others sing like angels all part of the liturgy. It was beautiful.

I had to simplify the Bible study. My main goal was to tell them they are the disciples today and that the gospel is also written for them and not just the people 2,000 years ago. It was slow going answering questions because they are so shy. Well, I have two more weeks. I told them I am giving a test next week and they all listened up.

After liturgy it was time to dance. I talked them from outside to inside because of the heat. I managed to keep my dancing to a minimum. My goddaughter has a hard time fitting in because the orphans are a little older and well bonded.

This afternoon we visited five St. Monica families. I will write about the visits and e-mail the information and photos to the padrinos later today. Five doesn’t seed like a lot, but at 3 to 5 p.m. in 90-degree heat and 50% humidity, we couldn’t wait to get back to the parish.

Photo: my wife misses me very much.

Hasta mañana!