Sunday, October 05, 2008

A NICE TALE FOR SUNDAY

A 35-year-old man from the Ivory Coast, who arrived in Sicily 7 years ago as a clandestino [illegal immigrant] has today become a deacon . The ceremony took place in the beautiful Cathedral of Monreale [Palermo], the diocese which first gave the young man hospitality.
On the day of his arrival, Elisee Ake Brou met and talked to a nun on the train taking him to Palermo and he never forgot this conversation. At first, he worked as a car-park attendant, until one day a couple offered him a lot of money to take part in certain sexual activities . He refused and went to work in a centre for the poor. Soon after, he realised that he had a vocation.
In my opinion, someone who has suffered poverty, hardship and humiliation like this will be able to understand the plight of others and will make a fine priest, so let us be happy for him as he takes this first step towards becoming one.

20 comments:

Crushed said...

A part of me still wants to a priest...

My gran always wanted me to be one. In some ways, i think I'd be a good one. If it wasn't I seem to enjoy sinnning too much.

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

I am sure he will make a very good priest, lets pray that he has found his true vocation!

jason lawrance said...

great website! English guy here with a sicilian partner -- I am heading out to Agrigento shortly and you have really made me laugh. Great blog and lots and lots of interesting stuff. Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!

Ardent said...

A story with a positive outcome. Good luck to this man.
:)

jmb said...

It's nice to hear a good story for once related to the clandestini.

CalumCarr said...

A heartwarming story.

I hope he makes it through- think he will.

Leslie: said...

That is wonderful. Ironic that I posted about finally finding a new church today! :D

Unknown said...

What a heart warming story. Just caught up with your not feeling well and do hope you are on the mend by now - sending hugs from me and Bowser.

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Crushed - smile. Agree, Anne. Hi, Jason. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I second that, Ardent. Jmb, yes, it is. So do I, Calum. Hi, Leslie. Will be over shortly. Many thanks, Anne. Love to Bowser - and you!

Whispering Walls said...

That is good news, especially on Harvest Festival

Sally said...

The mystery Anne is actually me - a friend was picking up her mail from my computer and forgeot to sign out - sorry about that dear Welshcakes. So it's the genuine Mr Bowser not some other dog masquerading as the real thing!

Unknown said...

I love a happy ending - or at least a happy middle of the story. And a man of integrity is always worth supporting. What a great story to share.

Nunyaa said...

Would take a very special person to become a member of the cloth. You have to admire him for such a difficult yet dedicated lifestyle.

Dragonstar said...

Good luck to that young man. He will truly be able to relate to any hardships and troubles of his flock. It's so good to hear a story like this.

Cat said...

A very heartening story.. thanks!

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Hi, WW. Hope you have had a good Harvest Festival. Hi, Sally. I did wonder but then realised it must have been something like that, for Mr Bowser is inimitable! xx Glad you like the story too, mg. Ciao, nunyaa. As you say, you have to admire him. Dragonstar and cb - glad you both feel heartened, as I do, by the story.

CherryPie said...

That is a lovely story :-)

Ellee Seymour said...

Yes, it's nice to hear a happy ending for a clandestini.

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Cherrypie and Ellee - I think so, too.

jams o donnell said...

That is a good news story Welshcakes.

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