Monday, June 3, 2013

A Slice of Contrasts

News is reaching the Marist World today of a THIRD fire at the Science School in Byimana, Rwanda, which has now lost a dormitory for young students, a dining hall, chapel, and in this latest conflagration, the senior dormitory.  The second fire just two weeks ago aroused the suspicion of arson, and this third fire seems to confirm it, yet at this early point there is no absolute proof.  Because the trimester is almost over, tents will be set up as dormitories and students will sleep on mattresses on the ground.  Some of these students have lost a second set of bedding, suitcases full of clothing, books and other personal items. Needless to say students and faculty are dizzy, not just from the smoke, but from the on-going disruption of their lives.  The old question from the long-ago radio program, THE SHADOW, comes to mind: "What evil lurks in the heart of man?"  Answer:  "The Shadow knows".   I hope he can find this culprit so that he can be brought to justice.
In contrast, on the other side of the globe, a moving story shows what goodness is also present in the heart of man.  Treat yourself to this tale that will balance off the events happening in Byimana.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=C6f_FvZpm3g
Bro. Rene

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