On January 9, 2011, a referendum is organized Sudan: Sudanese living in southern countries will have to choose between unity and separation from the rest of the country.
communities Faith and Light, most of whose members are from the south and are now being prepared from Khartoum, wanted to celebrate Christmas on December 17. The spirit of this holiday seems very close to the true spirit of Christmas and I invite you to pray for all those families who are now asking questions about their future, nothing is planned to accommodate if they decide to leave, and they may be very isolated in the country where they have lived if they decide to stay ...
The story of this holiday was sent to me by Father Hans Putman, National Chaplain, who is also going to leave Sudan, but for another reason: he is retiring ... to preach pension! Thank you, Father Hans for everything you did for Faith and Light in Sudan!
Introduction:
Like Mary and Joseph had get under way for the referendum asked by Caesar Augustus - leaving the safety of Nazareth, where everything had been prepared for welcome the child - and thousands of Sudanese are on the way back to the south, because of the referendum to be held January 9, 2011 and where southern Sudanese have to decide between unity and separation.
We hesitated for a moment the possibility of our traditional celebration of Christmas for our 'brothers' and sisters' disabilities, from eight parishes in Khartoum. They said: "Many have left, others are preparing to leave. The ambiance y is not! . But in solidarity with Mary and Joseph, forced to get going, we have also maintained the idea of being on a pilgrimage to the 40 th anniversary of Faith and Light. " We also wanted to follow the advice given by our Bishops in their "message of hope and healing," wherein they say: "All those of good will are called to respect the choice of the peoples of the South ... and work for a just and peaceful future. "
Story of the Day:
is the site of the Cathedral of St. Matthew, who has seen this joyous crowd of our "treasures" (as one of priests wanted to call disabled Faith and Light). We saw that even the bus drivers were honored to be able to transport these treasures.
At the reception of each sibling receives a red hat of Santa Claus and all dress in a red scarf. Festive crowd and filled in the color of love. All are welcome - after tea with milk and cookies - come paste a picture into the great heart of Jesus, images symbolizing our world with its violence and his love, his pursuit of power and humble service, those born and those who die, black and white.
Then start the game stage of the announcement to the shepherds, as presented in the log book "All Pilgrims." All players are brothers and sisters, but the commentary is given by a voice-over. The Emperor Augustus himself appears in all its glory, with the Governor of Syria, Quirinius, and Mary and Joseph, who put themselves on a pilgrimage to Bethlehem.
Shepherds, sad and rejected, became the first guests, the angels (one large and two small clothes in bright light) have Foam wings, the joy of Mary and Joseph to the arrival of shepherds wonder the small Rudolf trisomic our Jesus in the sight of the gifts. 
In the finals, that the shepherds leave in the middle of the crowd as "messengers of joy, announcing this extraordinary new of God Emmanuel, God with his people by road and routed.
All this leads to mass in the cathedral. Caesar Augustus is located next to St. Joseph and the angel to the shepherds side, all around the altar. In my homily, I focus on the fact that the child is the only force that can disarm us. At the time of the prayer of the faithful brothers and sisters rush. Applications of our "treasures" are centered on peace in Sudan and the safe return of so many "pilgrims" on the road. "Enough of violence and bloodshed," said one of them, "Come, Prince of Peace! .
At meal following the Mass, the Apostolic Nuncio, Msgr. Leo Boccardi we made a surprise visit. He toured all families and gives us a "Panetone" monster that is sufficient for all have a piece. In his speech, he said he found his place as the ass of the Holy Family. It gives us the special blessing of the Holy Father and we left.
We are continuing our program of partying with a Puppet show and distribution of gifts for every brother and sister, made by a school whose children were willing to contribute to our joy, bringing their toys or clothes for the joy of the poor children of God.
was a time of carefree joy, an oasis of peace in the midst of a society in full disarray. With the help of our brothers and sisters with disabilities, the world has felt anxious and confused that our God walks with his people, Emmanuel.
Happy Christmas party for all our brothers and sisters in the world! Pray for us and peace in Sudan.
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