The 27th of January is the day we started our monthly recollection this
time with Br. Joseph M.Afr. The theme of the recollection was based on culture
and reconciliation. It is true that we are in a multi-cultural community with
different personalities. This affects the way we relate and the way we perceive
certain things and this brings diversity in our community. ‘By our charism,’
brother said in reference to the 1998 chapter ‘we are invited to be viable
towards one another.’
We must try to adopt and must resist to vitalize our own thoughts
against others. That calls us to move beyond ourselves and calls our personal
examination in the community. Questions like how do I encourage the spirit of
brotherhood in this community? In which way do I feel or not feel respected?
What are my feelings when a conferee has different manners? help in the
personal evaluation and help to promote unity. He also encouraged us to respect
one another as an aspect of community life.
The recollection ended with a reflection on symbols we felt related
to our personality in the community. These were to help us know one another and
so live united.
John Agaba