We are coming to the end of our time with the Postulants. They need to leave soon for three reasons. First, they have been with us for a sufficient amount of time for us to get to know them and for them to get to know us. They arrived on September 15, so they have been here for 8 months. Secondly, they need to have some vacation time before they begin Novitiate on August 15, 2026. Thirdly, we need the space! We will have two “Come and See” programs soon. There is only so much space, so we need the postulants to leave so that we have room for the people who would like to join us next fall.
Br. Mosses needed to go on his vacation and we thought that it was better for him to go now so that he could be here when we pick the new people for next year. So, the postulants wanted to say “goodbye” and “thank you” to Br. Mosses before his vacation. First, they gave Br. Mosses a “certificate of appreciation.”
They also gave Br. Mosses a nice piece of art work depicting two giraffes.
In a very touching moment, the postulants also had a shirt made for Br. Mosses that included a printed message: “My First Born 2025-2026.”
This was a great tribute to Br. Mosses, as this was his first year as Rector of the Propaedeutical Year. They really were his “first born!” I thought Br. Mosses did a great job in his first year. In addition to his responsibilities with the postulants, he eased my own burdens in so many ways. He was able to take charge of the maintenance of the vehicles, and of paying for the vehicle parking and insurance on-line. He also did much work on the new property, installing the electricity and hiring a night watchman. Most importantly, he was a good colleague all year, offering a listening ear and good advice.
I think from this photo, you can see that the postulants share my sentiments about Br. Mosses. They really appreciated his efforts and his gifts.
Shortly after Br. Mosses went on vacation, we celebrated Pentecost on Sunday, May 24.
We don’t always have a bicycle in the sanctuary, but I needed a “prop” to assist me in explaining why the Holy Spirit is so important in our lives. A few years ago, I decided that I would ride my bicycle to school. It is about six kilometers. There are many hills, but I thought it would be easy. I was struggling to get to school. It was very hard work. My legs were sore. I was breathing hard. I wondered if I would make it.
I planned to ride the next day, but my legs were so sore that I did not. The day after I rode my bike. I thought it would be easier. But it was even harder. I started to realize that I was getting old. Fast. Very fast.
As I entered the parking lot, I decided to walk my bicycle the rest of the way. As I started to walk my bicycle, the rear tire lifted into the air. Why? It turns out that the front brakes on the bicycle were stuck and I had been riding for two days with the brakes on!
I tell this story because this would be our life if we did not have the help of the Holy Spirit. It would be like living with our brakes on. The Holy Spirit enables us to live freely, to love generously, to be who God wants us to be…his son or daughter.
Petro Kushasha, C.R. was recently installed as an acolyte. He was serving at the Pentecost Mass.
We had some wonderful music and singing during the Pentecost celebration. I never cease to be amazed at the effort and energy that everyone puts into singing at the Eucharist. Afterwards, we were invited to have dinner with the Blessed Sacrament Sisters who live next door to us.
Part of the evening was for people of each tribe to do their traditional dance. Of course, I was called upon to do the dance of my tribe. I am so glad that I cannot upload videos to this blog. That way you are left only to imagine what my tribal dance looked like!
All in all, it was a great day!
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