Monthly Archives: October 2010

Veglia Missionaria Diocesana: “Spezzare pane per tutti i popoli”*

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

I write this entry with the deepest sense of humility and gratitude to the Lord for what He is doing in our lives. This past Thursday evening, October 21, David, I and Katie, along with another couple (going to Zambia) and two sisters … Continue reading →

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Surprised by English

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

Bernini angel in Sant’Andrea al Quirinale Have you ever been reminded in a fresh way of the obvious? We had that experience yesterday. Admittedly, we were primed for it – it was raining, we were semi-lost, the Roman sights that … Continue reading →

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The Last Lap

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Today, Friday Oct. 15, we are three weeks away from our departure to Timor-Leste.  A ticket has been discussed and is being purchased for arrival on Nov. 9 in Dili.  That decision, to fly DIRECTLY into Dili from Singapore as … Continue reading →

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Judging by Appearances (part 2)

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

   Working amidst the distractions of Rome Sr. Angela told us before we came that there was a good view of St. Peter’s from the VOICA house. When I mentioned this to Claire at the time, she was unimpressed, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Dili

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

This week we sent a one page intro of ourselves to the Sisters in Dili and got this back by return mail. Notice that we sent them our glamour  shots. The difference between the images and the reality is going to … Continue reading →

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Requiescat in pace

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Ray Hinz died this week. Bernadette sent us an email today. We had called and told him goodbye the morning we left, knowing that this would be the last time we would talk to him this side of heaven. Earlier … Continue reading →

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Judging by Appearances

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

We’ve always loved thinking about architecture. Eons ago when we were dating, we would walk through neighborhoods, admiring and critiquing the houses as we passed. We still award the “Green Weenie” to the most disastrous house that we see.   Rome … Continue reading →

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Another goodbye…

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Meghan is leaving today. Last night we gathered at evening prayer and together sang the song that she had taught us. Afterwards we spoke of all the good things, the things that we would best remember about her and her … Continue reading →

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