MISSION: DIALOGUE FOR PEACE
The Mosque minarets and church domes of the front cover, facing each other at twilight, transmit a sense of harmony and serenity. The two main religions of the world, Christian and Islam, are called to a mutual understanding and peace-building for the well-being of humanity. The essence of its traditions, far from fundamentalist interpretations, should lead their faithful to pursue together the values of justice and fraternity.
MISSION IS FUN
Neighbour Helps Neighbour
BY Fr Konrad Nefzger MCCJ
IN THE thirties, the police were on friendly terms with the Brothers in Maria Trost, especially Bro. Kolenc, the gardener, because he had home-made wine. The Brothers also had a good relationship with our neighbour, old Mr Boshoff. One day, he was reported to be distilling alcohol illegally and the police were on their way to put things right, not on motorbike but with a horse cart. They stopped at Maria Trost to say hello to the brother and he offered them a taste of his newest vintage. The Brother also found out what they were up to and sent a messenger to Mr Boshoff to warn him that the police were on the way. Eventually, duty called and the police continued their journey. But they only managed to get as far as the dam and they drove into the water. Why? Nobody knew, but they turned around and went home to dry out. Mission accomplished!
SPECIAL COLLECTION
THERE WAS an old tradition at Maria Trost that after lunch the Fathers and Brothers would pay a short visit to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament before recreation.