Holy Land - Bethlehem

On December 25, the Nazareth community (Frs Damiano Colleoni, Gaston Hialé and Philippe Hourcade) joined the religious of Bethlehem and the Regional Superior (Frs. Pietro Felet, Henry Lamasse, Luigi Speziale and Jean-Luc Morin) to celebrate Christmas in the birthplace of Christ.

The beautiful dining room accommodated a part from the Betharramite religious - about forty guests, including the Indian Sisters living in the house, two priests friends of Betharram - one Italian and one French - on sabbatical, some seminarians from Chicago on a study session, the family of a French co-operator, a religious sister and a Chinese seminarian ... After a delicious buffet and a short pause, the community of Bethlehem-Nazareth gathered in the chapel. During the Christmas Vespers celebrated in "the cell of Jesus", the new superior (Fr Henri Lamasse) made his profession of faith and took the oath of fidelity. Everything ended with a family photo and the promise to meet again soon. Best wishes and united in prayer from the Holy Land!<br /><br />