
After Fr. Baima’s farewell classes, we had a free afternoon.
Some of us took the opportunity to visit the L’Arche community in Bethlehem,
Ma’an Lil-Hayat (say that three times fast!). L’Arche is an international
organization founded by John Vanier which supports people with intellectual
disabilities through shared community life and work. In the Bethlehem, the
L’Arche community spends their working days crafting Nativity scenes made
entirely out of local sheep wool. The
mangers are really cool, and made amidst a beautiful environment of love,
smiles, and lots of laughter. We are blessed to have worked with them for a
little bit!
Finally, a health update. Lots of guys are counting their
steps. Some of us have begun to count the number of olives we are eating. It’s
not clear which count will be higher by the end of our pilgrimage, but we are
certainly growing in physical health as we grow closer to Christ in these holy
days. And for this we know that God is good!
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