[posted by Kathy Gross]
People are always astonished when I tell them that Sunday
Mass generally lasts from 2-3 hours and that it is always the highlight of our
trip. They are always surprised to hear
that children sit still and are not disruptive for such a long service. Yet, that is all true. We were caught up in the music, sung with enthusiasm
by strong and beautiful Haitian voices and accompanied by tambour (a Haitian
drum), electric guitars and keyboard.
Fr. KK, our pastor made us feel welcome by pausing to address us in
English. This time, for the first time,
he read the gospel in English after he read it in Kreyol and gave part of his
homily in English. At the sign of peace,
everyone joined hands across the aisle and swayed as they sang a song of
peace. My heart was filled to
overflowing with a sense that this unity is truly what we are called to, what
the kingdom of God is all about. For one
brief moment, we were truly connected to our brothers and sisters in Cerca
Carvajal. I pray that we will carry that
love and unity we felt with us always.
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