Above left is Padre Roberto celebrating mass at his church. Center is Padre introducing Martha and Matt to his parishioners. Right is the Shrine of Urkupiña.
Today is the big day we have all been waiting for. We are meeting with the soup kitchen children and staff. We are also visiting the local school.
3 comments:
All Missionaries!
We are praying for you that the Holy Spirit provides the strength you need on your travels.
You are inspiring so many back home in the life of the Gospel.
We love you all so much!
Hi Ma!
Glad to see that you and Matt made it OK. So far so good.
Everyone says "hi".
Allen
I'm glad that you are there at such a great time. I remember catching some of the festivities for the celebration of Urkupina. Maybe it will give you all some ideas for when we do the Corpus Christ procession next year. Have you seen any cars with the hoods covered in sliver or gold plates and teddy bears for the Blessed Virgin? I also remember the churches being packed with people. Hopefully everyone is still in good health. If not you might try and find this place:
http://www.geocities.com/natestar/bolivia/walk/DSCN2545.JPG.html
If you get in town, there is also a neat little restaurant called Dumbos. They have ice cream and they make a dish called pique macho that I highly recommend.
I love the churches in Bolivia. They have such a simple beauty. And I was always surprised by the saints that you'll see... John Vianney was very popular...
You probably don't have much time, but the Franciscan monastery in Tarata was very pretty...
Ok. Now I wish I was with you all. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
Fr. Nathan
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