Among my small frustrations is that our students are not so interested in the traditions of their ancestors. You cannot make someone to be interested in such, but you can encourage (and be filled with disappointment knowing that in 20 years they'll wish they'd listened!).
Here you can see how beautiful the local music is. Only rarely do I have the chance to hear it -- and I must prefer the traditional music at Mass, too -- instead of blaring organ music.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Rose Muhando
From the moment the buildings first started rising from the ground, we have had a frequent visitor to the school concerned about securing a place for her child, who in fact did well on our entrance examination
Her name is Rose Muhando, which meant nothing to me. But to Tanzanians hers is a well-known name because Rose is the leading gospel singer. A brush with celebrity!
Her name is Rose Muhando, which meant nothing to me. But to Tanzanians hers is a well-known name because Rose is the leading gospel singer. A brush with celebrity!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Ee Mungu Wangu, Unifundishe...
"Oh my God, teach me..." or "Lord, teach me..."
These are the first words of a prayer commonly said by students at Jesuit schools throughout the world -- St. Ignatius' "Prayer for Generosity."
Our students wanted to do something special for our friends at Walsh Jesuit High School; they chose to sing the prayer for generosity for them.
As at any high school, there are varying degrees of enthusiasm for singing. It's a great song, with a wonderful tune that stays in my mind the whole day. Incidentally, our students sing the Suscipe, another prayer of St. Ignatius, at the preparation of the gifts at Mass. (Unlike the dirge so popular in the United States, our version is a march.)
These are the first words of a prayer commonly said by students at Jesuit schools throughout the world -- St. Ignatius' "Prayer for Generosity."
Our students wanted to do something special for our friends at Walsh Jesuit High School; they chose to sing the prayer for generosity for them.
As at any high school, there are varying degrees of enthusiasm for singing. It's a great song, with a wonderful tune that stays in my mind the whole day. Incidentally, our students sing the Suscipe, another prayer of St. Ignatius, at the preparation of the gifts at Mass. (Unlike the dirge so popular in the United States, our version is a march.)
TravellingI
This evening I'm in Dar es Salaam. Tomorrow I fly the London and then continue my journey west over the Atlantic.
Our students wished me safe travels this morning.
Our students wished me safe travels this morning.
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