Haiti, the religious life, flora and fauna, and whatever else crosses the mind of this Episcopal sister and priest
Saturday, January 30, 2010
pictures from Darbonne after the earthquake
I hope to edit this post later on with "before" pictures, but at the moment they won't upload. The turquoise building is the grade school; the white one is the parish church.
ADDITIONAL NOTE 2/2: I have posted the "before" photos two entries above this one.
thanks for your blog! kind of a strange request - i spent time in Haiti about 8 years ago and remember hearing the magnificat sung (in catholic services). i'm trying to find the lyrics... something like: "magnificat, mesi bondyu..." if you can help it would be awesome!!! thinking of you all in this time! damianmay@hotmail.com
Hi! I will see what I can find in terms of a song version of this that matches the lyrics above. The text of the Magnificat itself in Haitian Creole is in a post from June 1, 2009, if you are interested in that.
Bon jou, Se Sarah. Your photos of Sainte-Trinite are beautiful and terribly saddening. Is it possible to reach you personally concerning your photos? My conversations with Bishop Voegeli taught me much about the many efforts of the Egliz Episkopal nan Ayiti, and I would like to discuss the photos with you is possible
I began this blog as I prepared to leave for a seminary field education placement in a parish in Haiti, creating it as a way of sharing my experiences and reflections over the summer with people at home and continuing it upon my return.
I finally returned to Haiti in 2011. So much in a short time. I returned to the US in 2013, but something tells me I'll be back. Meanwhile, there is still so much I intended to share while I was there. I hope some of it will make it onto this blog. A piece of my heart is always in Haiti, and I hope some of yours will be, too. Pray for Haiti, please. So much is needed; with God, so much is possible.
Meanwhile, there are ample opportunities for ministry here, and plenty of discoveries to make. There are beautiful things to consider, birds to watch, and concerns to share. And I am never short of curiosity to lead me into all sorts of odd corners. In all of it, God is present. Welcome to the adventure.
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This is a personal blog. Nothing in it is an official statement from the Sisters of St. Margaret, the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, or any other organization.
thanks for your blog!
ReplyDeletekind of a strange request - i spent time in Haiti about 8 years ago and remember hearing the magnificat sung (in catholic services). i'm trying to find the lyrics... something like: "magnificat, mesi bondyu..." if you can help it would be awesome!!! thinking of you all in this time! damianmay@hotmail.com
Hi! I will see what I can find in terms of a song version of this that matches the lyrics above. The text of the Magnificat itself in Haitian Creole is in a post from June 1, 2009, if you are interested in that.
ReplyDeleteBon jou, Se Sarah. Your photos of Sainte-Trinite are beautiful and terribly saddening.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to reach you personally concerning your photos? My conversations with Bishop Voegeli taught me much about the many efforts of the Egliz Episkopal nan Ayiti, and I would like to discuss the photos with you is possible
Sure! Call the convent during the day (except Mondays) - number is on our website (ssmbos.org). (-:
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