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There is no better feeling at the end of the day but viewing at the empty red stage, which was only hours ago full of meals prepared to distribute to people who can not afford it. Collective spirit and a great motivation Inspiring is the fact that the work is done by a team of … Read more
The space in front of the altar in the chapel of Slovenian pastoral center in Brussels was filled with children. Priest Dr. Zvone Štrubelj, who runs the center for four years now, had prepared a special theme for his First Communion pupils. They were discussing about a word ‘table’. We were invited to join in … Read more
We have spent a month in Ukraine. A fortnight in Kiev and another fortnight in Odessa. You may read our posts from Ukraine here. At time, we’ve been collecting funds for a night shelter for homeless in Kiev. As we donated the money collected to Depaul organization in Ukraine, we received this letter of thanks from p. … Read more
I believe that in our crazy world with so much pain, rivalry, hatred, violence, injustice and pressure around, there are poor, the rejected and marginalized people who can become the source of life and salvation for us and for the whole world. And I hope that each of you could someday experience the incredible gift of friendship … Read more
“In Napoli ?!” Franca, Silva’s Italian language teacher at the Ark in Rome has marveled grimacing. “Why did you want to go there? You should take her at least to Capri for a Valentine’s day… “ Well, Naples might not be as exotic as some Italian islands, but it’s still romantic. Moreover, the Italians, for that matter are way more … Read more
Today we are leaving Betzata, a community where we spent almost two months. There are many things which we will be taking with us – in our internal backpacks, where we keep our impressions, memories of everything that the Lord is teaching us along the way. Many of these impression took place in the last … Read more
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