April 15, 2007, Santa Apolonia
My wife and I go for our morning jog around town, then drink instant coffee on the veranda overlooking the interior courtyard, with a view of volcanoes in the distance.
There are Sunday Masses at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at the local church, about a block away, and Sunday breakfast at the orphanage is served in between. We elect to go to Mass after breakfast. Breakfast is oatmeal, bananas, tortillas, and frijoles. We elect oatmeal and bananas.
While the 7:00 a.m. Mass is crowded, the 10:00 a.m. is sparsely attended. Most of those present at the latter were from the orphanage. I had downloaded orders of worship (example) for use at Mass there; wish I could do that at St. Al's. The 75 minute Mass included a 25 minute homily, which I'm told included some mention of exorcism. At Communion, Father reminds us that we ought to be going to Confession regularly; that shortened the lines. I wonder what the chances are the new pastor we'll get at St. Al's in June will do likewise.
Back at the orphanage, the biggest meal is at mid-day. The food served has improved over the years, and this was particularly true this year. Today they served fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and watermelon for dessert. Sweet, juicy watermelon.
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