Merry Christmas from Bolivia!
Just arrived back at the Maryknoll Center House where in a few hours we will be having the traditional Christmas bar-b-q. Just like home. Although it is a bit cold and overcast - about 70 degrees.
I am missing you all on my first Christmas here in Cochabamba but all is going well. I celebrated La Misa de Gallos in el barrio de La Rivera last night and then concelebrated Mass but at the Main Chapel in Nueva Vera Cruz afterwards.
This morning I celebrated Mass again at the Main Chapel and then we participated in the chocolate and bread served to the children in the avenida in the barrio.
It was a very different but wonderful Christmas. Getting much more in touch with the lives of the people I serve and understanding more about their lives.
may the Lord bless all of you this Christma season.
Mass in La Costanera
incense is a very6 important symbol for the indiginous people
Two of Our Volunteers
Holly and Liz are with us for 6 weeks
Two of our Short Term Volunteers
Ryan and Liz
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View from the front of the chapel.
A sunset over the barrio
View of the courtyard of the chapel
One of the Kids in the Parish
One of the young girls in the parish school program
Kids from the School Program
Views of the Barrio
View from the front gate of the chapel.
The street in front of the chapel.
View from the side of the chapel.
The barrio of Nueva Vera Cruz
Recent Mass in La Rivera
Some of the residents of La Rivera gather at a private house for our Saturday night celebration
View of the barrio from the chapel
El Club de Mulheres
Some women from the barrio gather every Friday afternoon for the Women's CLub meeting.
Baptism of 3 Brothers and Sisters, December 21
Wedding, December 21, Nueva Vera Cruz
La Riveira
The Community at La Riviera
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La Riviera
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La Riviera
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La Riviera
La Rivera at a Recent Mass
2 comments:
A Christmas barbecue sounds interesting! We are sure that is a first for you on Christmas Day. Glad to hear about your first Christmas in Bolivia and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Jaegers
Father, this christmas is very different, but i am glad you are okay. The barbecue sounds delecious and make sure you learn how to cook so you when come here you can cook a little something for us. Ha ha. On my whole familys behafe i would like you to have a very nice christmas and a happy new year and we wish you the best!
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