Father, Shepherd, and Friend of Africa
EncountersAt the age of 26, he left for the Sudan, in Central Africa, where he began his missionary work. He used to say often, “Africa can find its true dignity and freedom only in the reality of the Church.”
Encounters - 2003
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My Friend David
EncountersA student of Judaism and a seminarian. A shared passion for music and dialogue about God. Excerpts from their correspondence until that tragic July 31st in Jerusalem.
In the Guerrillas’ Hands
EncountersOn November 11th, along with Fr Desiderio, he was kidnapped by FARC combat troops, and freed after a few days. A chorus of indignant voices had been raised all over the world. But even more, of prayers.
My Hope: This Dialogue with You
EncountersFrom a kibbutz in Upper Galilee, the words of a Jewish woman met almost by chance. “Hope is this dialogue that has sprung forth like a blessing… it is this miracle that has made you open your gates to your elder brothers”