He can’t speak the way we do, but says more than many of us. He hasn’t got intellectual abilities as we do, but he is extremely subtle and emotionally sensitive, more than many ‘normal’ guys who we encounter on the way. His name is Gintaras, which means amber. Are you familiar with this masterpiece of nature? … Read more
As expected and was predicted, cold pressed in Vilnius and has frozen the beautiful village scenery. After almost two months of clouds, the sun came out again, and the virus that put our whole community to bed has succumbed to our defense. Minus twenty degrees Celsius is not unusual for this part of Europe. In fact, the temperature … Read more
One morning we were sitting at the table at breakfast and the mood was particularly lively. Obviously, as it was only a few days before Christmas, which is especially eagerly awaited at Lithuanian Ark. ‘Santa Claus carries gifts to children only,’ Julija said half jokingly half seriously, when the conversation turned to a Christmas tree and all the beautiful … Read more
After one month living and serving in Ukraine, Silva and I went to Lithuania. Similar to Kiev and Odessa, Vilnius was also not part of our original itinerary for this year. But isn’t this the real charm of our paths – their unpredictability? Is not that what makes our lives interesting and rich? Warm winter – only a … Read more
When driving home from the Commune for female addict in the evening, I could not have imagined that the night would take so long, much less to be so tragic. On the road home, there was a high-speed car overtaking us at full line, but even after he drove past, he did not return back to … Read more
Gena has struggled with alcohol for many years. Although he tried and was looking for different ways to break free from the grip of addiction, a situation in Lugansk, where he lived, did not offer many alternatives. Despair, misery and war, of course, all leave their trails – often fatal. Against own people Together with … Read more
Re-vo-lu-tion! Re-vo-lu-tion! This is how hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians responded that cold January 2014 at the Independence Square after seeing the news on the big video screen: President Yanukovych has refused to conclude an agreement on the approximation of Ukraine to the European Union. Bloody revolution If you were following the events at that time, then … Read more
Together with Natasha and Oksana, volunteers on a mission in Kiev, we have entered into crowded metro. We were surprised by the strong smell of urine. A homeless person was standing beside me, leaning on the metro doors. Oksana spoke to homeless because she wanted to tell him where to get some help. We started a conversation. … Read more
There’s a difference between waking up in the morning by the sounds of boys and girls in the house, or when an earthquake throws you out of bed. Italy was shaken We did not feel the first earthquake, which occurred a week ago, as we were in the chapel at Mass at the time. However, we … Read more
Jean Vanier, founder of the Ark community, wrote in his book Becoming Human: If you want to discover the beauty of another man, we must first discover his value by giving him enough time, attention and affection. To love means not only do something for him, but also help him to recognize his uniqueness, to … Read more
In our previous post I mentioned why we decided to head back to Rome. We met with p. Tomaž Lavrič, new superior general of the Lazarists. We discussed about the prospects of our service and the needs of existing communities in different parts of Europe. To Ukraine in November After Italy, France and Spain, our journey … Read more
„I do not get these people!” said Roxana, when we sat on the couch and told her that certain charity organization in Barcelona refused our offer for cooperation. “How is it possible to reject someone who comes to them, offers them a hand as a volunteer and even wants to collect money for them by saying that … Read more
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