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Pilgrimage to Honduras


From 28 to 30 January 2011, Faith Light and Honduras has organized a pilgrimage to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movement and 25 ns has presence in the country. I received this story Martha Irene Machigua, Deputy Coordinator province accompanying communities of Honduras. ¡Muchas gracias , Martha!

All Community ties gathered in the city of Cholulteca "Chrisma" Yoro, "Walking with Jesus" Tocoa, "New Horizons" Coyol, "the Good P asteur "Nacaome of" Friends of Jesus " of Danli, "Concepcion" of the community and Cholulteca probationary period Olanchito. L e 29, we all went up in Esquipulas, where "the Black Christ" and a cave where one can see a statue of Mother aculée Imm Conception. 30, three communities are went s see the Virgin Mary Suyapa in Tegucigalpa, Honduras' patron saint, which we re celeb party that day.
During the pilgrimage, we sang songs of Faith and Light by ALLUS ion to the Virgin Mary. A Mass was concelebrated by three priests and as always av ec the support of Father Robert Grimaldi, then we shared lunch, then a painting workshop was organized with all friends and young during that parents rass emblaient for a time spiritual with Padre Roberto Grimaldi.

We also had a time with the Ark and together we broke a piñata. The evening was very happy : representatives to utes the communities have enlivened by songs, poems, skits and friends of the Ark of Choluteca performed some dances folkloriqu es. All participants have really benefited from this fiesta.
There were a total of 160 people: 58 people with a disability, 32 parents, 50 friends, 20 young people.
We were well rewarded all our efforts for the preparation of the pilgrimage, material efforts, research funding, for the delight of our friends disabilities and their families.

¡Let us give thanks Lord for so much love!

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A training session in Zimbabwe

I received this very detailed account of the training session held in Zimbabwe last December. I admire, for organizing such an event in this country right now, is the heroism and the tour de force! And the desire to live Faith and Light, despite all the problems indicate adherence to the mission of Faith and Light that few live as well! Thank you to Elinata, thank you to Time who wrote this beautiful account, thank you to Father David, thank you my dear Artkin, thank you Lorraine! You guys are awesome!

communities of Zimbabwe held a training held in monastery Mariachiedza at Chegutu, from 2 to 5 December 2010. 19 people have been able to participate. Efforts to call people Zambia were unsuccessful, and Yves Bertin Hirwa, Vice International Coordinator, was unable to clear immigration at the airport in Harare, he was finally discharged!

communities of Zimbabwe went through a very dry period, mainly because of socio-economic difficulties that have generated the motivation and emigration (to South Africa and the United Kingdom). Nearly 70% of communities had stopped meeting ent re 2007 and 2009. Much energy was spent to revive, and in 2010 it started to bear fruit, but there were still many challenges to overcome: there was a lot of new people who needed information, training, needing to get to know them. This was the main motivation for organizing this session.

Welcome, introduction, shares on expectations

The training lasted 4 days during the first day, led by Elinata, each presented himself, expressed his expectations, shared her experience said what drew him to Faith and Light. Linda Mangwiro said Faith and Light had made him understand that each person has his own disability; Father Casper Mukabva, Faith and Light had helped him rediscover himself. Fr David Harold-Barry has learned from his experience at the Ark that children with mental disabilities were breaking all the barriers we build to protect us, they help us discover what we are.

Calling Faith and Light

The second day focused on understanding the mission of Faith and Light. Father David gave a presentation on the strength of the appeal Faith and Light. He began by emphasizing that persons with disabilities ask us. He said that a disabled person needs a friend. The question they always ask is: "Will you be my friend?" When they discover they are loved, they become free and share what they truly are. Father David went on to say that we should help people with disabilities and their families to understand that God loves them as they are . Some parents are not at peace, because they always wonder why they have a disabled child. Disability should be considered a gift and not as a punishment from God. Love people with disabilities, see the beauty in them can understand the appeal of Faith and Light. After this presentation, participants had a quiet moment to pray and reflect on his vocation to Faith and Light. Later, participants met in small groups sharing.

community

The afternoon the second day was focused on understanding the Faith and Light community . Participants identified the community as a group of people living together and sharing everything they have . They indicated the importance of meetings and of visits to each other ( fourth time). Emphasis was placed on fundamental pillars of community which are the person with a mental handicap the parents and friends the . Participants also identified challenges they face in communities: Orphans and members of the community who have need of Using to meet their daily needs . Participants agreed it was important to help them, but without lose sight of the mission and calling Faith and Light. This means that other members could help to address concerns materials to ensure the survival of more poor. Finally, members of Faith and Light have e tee encouraged to anchor their community in their parish to they can share with other groups therein p resents.

The Way of the Cross

Faith and Light is embodied in the love, care, assistance, sacrifice and passion, rooted in Christ . Participants walked in reliving the passion of Christ, trying to understand, in reflection and prayer, his love which we feed to Faith and Light. It was a highlight that required a lot of spiritual energy. Father Mukabva Casper, who led the procession, has made great efforts to ensure that the entire ceremony penetrates our heart and mind.

The Origin of Faith and Light and Evidence

In evening, participants reflected on the early history of Faith and light. A Thurs scenic was presented with Father David in the role of Jean Van ist and Elinata was Marie-Helene. The roles of Loïc and Thaddeus, their parents and other characters were played by Lorraine , Ephania , Linda , Thandi and Stephen . T ll members present participated in this room as spectators assets. Then i here was a deep division on how Faith and Light has turned people. Eunice told how his experience in Faith and Light has helped to reconcile with his own situation. It a disabled child, and she used to wonder why she gave birth a child like that. Now, she comp makes it is not alone. It began to discover the gift hidden children disabled. Mavis has shared on social No disabled child called Takudzwa . It s were hunted of the house she rented because owners the house disliked her child disabled. Mavis concluded by saying that members of Faith and Light had been on the contrary, very active and supportive .

responsibility to Faith and Light

The third day was devoted to questions of responsibility for leadership in Faith and Light. The day began with a presentation of Time on the Good Shepherd. He used the principles of coaching to highlight the type of leadership that is ideal for our communities. Time stressed that we must learn from God himself how to be good stewards. In the Gospel of Emmaus, Jesus accompanies his presence, listening to their testimony and was in communion with them. As leaders, we should be present in our communities, listen to the experiences of members of our community, and walk with them. Like Jesus, we should be in communion with them, not above (pulling) or below (the pushing).
Participants emphasized the characteristics of a good manager who were listed: humility, prayer, listening, organization, knowledge of Faith and Light, availability and involvement in community activities. Time also noted that a good manager knows the structures of faith and light. In this regard, he listed structures, since the Community Coordination Team, the coordinator, the Vice-Provincial Coordinator, Provincial Coordinator, the International Coordinator and Vice-international coordinators. He placed emphasis on the fact that there are now three levels in Faith and Light. The levels are:

- Community

- the province

- International.
The presentation was very participatory. After the presentation, participants had a time of reflection and prayer. Small groups were then allowed everyone to share and discuss their coordination experience in connection with the presentation of Time and Call of Faith and Light.

Pilgrimage to Maria Chitubu

In the afternoon participants visited pilgrimage a new convent of sisters called Maria Chitubu . It was a pilgrimage with his appearance spiritual, but he helped implement the skills learned during the session . The sisters succeeded build a cave and a big house ( still starts ) on place where there was nothing. No water , electricity or roads . It s were determined succeed . Such of determination is necessary in our communities Faith and Light . The cave is really a prayer . The sisters have shared that on several occasions of people received miracles to cave . members Faith and Light, well as sisters have visited convent and prayed together at the cave .

and Next Steps reports

Participants are agreed that Faith and Light must continue to develop . For this a number activities were proposed and adopted :

- What was received during the training must be provided to communities

- Communities must meet monthly

- The community members must to visit each other to home ( fourth time)

- Communities need of embers committed

- Communities must keep track their activities .

Sending

The fourth and final day was marked by great activity and memorable dispatch. It began with a Mass at which members of the local parish have joined us. The sisters had prepared Mariachiedza the procession into the church, dances and songs. At he end of the Mass, just before the final blessing, all members of Faith and Light has been invited to come forward. They were all called by their names and sent with a candle to give light to go into their communities in their respective cities.