Day 2 Sunday
Today we went to Our Lady of Guadalupe's Parish to attend our first mass in Africa. This parish located nearby Tumaini Centre. It's just a few minutes walk from our living place. It is a brand new experience for me. It's somewhat a mixture of African and Mexican culture with a choir leading the whole church community to sing and clap hands. The whole mass is so lively and the songs are beautiful.
I feel God has its special appearance in different places and culture, so as to bring out the message of love and salvation. With less rules and restrictions but more flexibility, I feel the liturgy in Nairobi is inculturated and easier for participants of the mass to commit and feel God's presence. The whole mass is so impressive for me...an unforgettable experience!
Before and after mass, I saw Stephanie so busy at saying hi to friends in church. It somewhat shows her active involvement in church. She introduced all these people to us and we shaked hands with them one by one. They were friendly and chat with us for a while, knowing we are from Hong Kong to visit Stephanie. I do not see loneliness but happiness on Stephanie.
After mass, we went to a shopping mall to exchange money. It is a big modern mall. Then we went to the market to have a walk and buy some souvenirs. It reminds me the African handicraft and art souvenirs from Mathieu and Kaf. They gave me an African woman picture and a mask sculpture and I still keep them with me. Though the handicrafts in this market is not as beautiful as those from Mathieu and Kaf, I still bought two hand-made pictures, so as to support the local economy.
1 comment:
Mary,
Thanks so much for your sharing last night and this one on the blog. I so thrilled to see familiar faces and places. You sure had an adventurous journey. one which none of you will never forget. i feel like i made the trip with you all.
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