(Recently Fr. Marcelo Marciel returned from his first visit to Madagascar, one of the regions assigned to his care.)
I could have never imagined that my first trip as assistant general would be to Madagascar. I guess God wanted it that way and I am happy that he did. I was happy to share in the life of the Vice-province and spend time working with the Vice-provincial Council. Living with members of Vice-province day in and day out, I felt like a brother among brothers. I am grateful to everyone and, in a special way, to Fr. Michel and all those who made this visit so special.
A former military officer, Pierre had been stationed as a military observer in Lebanon, and then in a similar position in Jerusalem for the U.N. So it was that the Duchon family lived in Jerusalem some 20 years ago; the parents wanted to return because St. Peter’s had become a second family to them.
I was trying to put some religious meaning into Valentine’s Day. It was called St. Valentine’s Day at one point, wasn’t it? Are we supposed to emulate this saint, and what was he all about?
