I was able to copy a photo of the burned out dormitory at the Marist School in Byimana, but then was not able to write on the page, so I chose to start another one, so limited are my technological skills. Hence, two slices of bread today.
The fire has provoked positive responses, as tragedies seem to do, as alumni in Rwanda are collecting money to help the students replace their personal belongings; the Minister of Education has pledged to repair the building and provide new mattresses for the 260 students who lost theirs. Central Catholic students are responding with "mission" collections this week and next, and other friends of the Marist Brothers and of the Byimana school are making personal donations.
The alumni reaction is based on the reality that having slept in that dormitory themselves, they look upon it as THEIR home, and want to do what they can to repair it. Home, family spirit. That is a strong Marist quality that exists throughout the Marist World and again is brought to the fore by this loss. Because of this spirit, the loss will turn into gain not only for the school, but for all who feel their Marist family connection. Our family unity is spurred by this event to grow stronger.
Bro. Rene
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