Everywhere in Africa are trees. It is a part of life. In the burning sun, people sit under the tree and find shades and rest. Students learn under the tree; village meetings take place under the tree. It is the center of life in Africa. Old in Africa are trees that wistness to sad, joyful, […]
Mass at Missionary of Charity
Listening to a high-tone song outside, I am standing in the sacristy. It has been five years since I came to the Missionary of Charity in Antsirabe. Now I am about to celebrate the Sunday mass for the sisters and brothers. Some orphans join as well. Mixed emotions come up: delight to be a part […]
By the grave of Sr. Paul
Besides to be with my mom, one more thing I would like to do in Korea was to visit the Benedictine sisters where Sr. Paul was buried. Now I am writing this reflection by the grave of Sr. Paul. Both Sr. Paul and I love the poem called “Starry Night.” It ends with this: “When […]
My Mom
It was a long time ago when I went out to see a play with my mom. Since she doesn’t have a daughter (She has three boys and used to say that she has four boys including my father!) and a boy usually doesn’t take a mom out in the Korean culture, it was a […]
To celebrate third anniversary of priesthood
“Here I am, Lord!” Three years ago today, I was called in the cathedral to be ordained. It was a beautiful moment for a man to get married to Jesus. Although many memories become alive, the most memorable moment was when I laid down myself on the sancturary. The congregation sang, “Veni Sante Spiritus” (Come, […]