At a Mass on 14th April, ten Second Year students received the Ministry of Acolyte in the College Chapel with the Rector presiding. Five are from Dioceses in England and one each from Derry, Goa, Killala, Gboka and Stockholm. Congratulations to all of them on taking this step on their journey. Our prayers and best wishes go with them. ,Ad Multos Annos.
On the Wednesday of Holy Week, 25 students and staff took part in the traditional 7 Churches walk. Fortunately the restrictions in Lazio had been relaxed on Tuesday and after the semi-lockdown of recent weeks it was a relief to be free to walk round the city - albeit in small groups and with masks. Philip Bua wolked futhest, clocking up 29.28 miles in just under seven and half hours. Well done to him and to everyone who took part. Click pic for all photos.
From all of us at Collegio Beda, sincere good wishes for a happy and peaceful Easter Season… amidst all the uncertainties and darkness of these days! Sadly we are not pulling out of this pandemic as soon as some of us might have hoped and the need for caution and prudence is still with us.
The Holy Father at his Easter Day Urbi et Orbi blessing prayed that war-wearied peoples should be given peace. While this should indeed be an encouragement to those who work for peace and for reconciliation in the world, this good work is brought about, not just in the grand meeting-rooms of international treaties, but it can also begin with a word or a gesture of reconciliation and support given in my everyday life.
The light of the Risen Christ is the guide, the inspiration and the encouragement which we need as we continue on the way of reconciliation and peace, the work of a lifetime.
May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.