{"id":2746,"date":"2013-08-16T11:27:58","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T09:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mafrsaprovince.com\/?p=2746"},"modified":"2013-08-16T11:27:58","modified_gmt":"2013-08-16T09:27:58","slug":"timothee-bationo-at-the-jmj-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mafrsaprovince.com\/index.php\/2013\/08\/16\/timothee-bationo-at-the-jmj-in-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"Timoth\u00e9e Bationo at the JMJ in Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Timoth\u00e9e<\/a>Our confrere Timoth\u00e9e Bationo<\/strong>, Sector Superior in Mozambique, went to pay a visit to Pierre Lukusa in Brazil<\/a>. It coincided with the JMJ in Rio de Janeiro where Timoth\u00e9e met <\/i><\/span>other Missionaries of Africa: Willy Ngumbi, Bishop of Kindu in DRCongo and Francisco J. Silota, Bishop of Chimoio in Mozambique. Note that Jan De Groef, Bishop of Bethlehem in South Africa was also at the JMJ. <\/i><\/span><\/address>\n
Timoth\u00e9e was pleased to meet Pierre who will be completing his training at \u201cFazenda d\u00b4Esperan\u00e7a\u201d<\/i> <\/i>for one more and final year. In his two weeks journey, Timoth\u00e9e participated in some events led by the Pope: visit and blessing of an hospital, visit to the slum \u201cfavela\u201d, way of the Cross, vigil and sending mass. He also met the group of Gen Rosso-Focolari composed of about 200 youth. They performed a show with songs and plays emphasising the idea that the youth can be strong without violence. Peace, love and unity are great tools for evangelisation. The show was presented to Pope Francis during a night vigil. <\/i><\/span><\/address>\n
In his simplicity, Pope Francis touched the hearts of more than 3 million people at the Copacabana beach. His final message is to affirm that Christians should \u201cgo without fear proclaiming the Gospel\u201d. <\/i><\/span><\/address>\n
Timoth\u00e9e will remember this exceptional experience for ever and wish to thank everyone who helped him to make this trip to Brazil possible.<\/i><\/span><\/address>\n
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