From: duken augustin [mailto:daugustin006@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:42 PMTo: Robin Mahfood
Subject: Housing crisis in Haiti
Dear Robin,
You know that the last four hurricanes that hit Haiti put 50.000 families in the streets, in the northern area alone. What you certaily dont know is that, 3 months after the catastrophy, nothing has been done so far to help and there is no sign that something will be done soon.This is a big crisis because the living conditions have never been so bad for so many at the time. The rainy season just started. My recent visit to some areas like Shada, Ouanaminthe, Jacksyl Petite Anse has revealed that if nothing is done very quick, many young children wont survive. Food for the Poor remains the only Institution they can turn to in such occasions. When things are tough, there is no hope, they beleive that God can use His favorite instrument on earth, FFP, to reassure them of His caring and loving presence. That is why we wont stop. We remain focus. As a christmas gift, we want to shelter as many as we can. Thank you for letting the poor people know that they can always dream, the miracle is possible.Happy Thanksgiving to you and the entire Family of Food for the Poor.
God bless you.
Fr Duken
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Elections
Sorry to disappoint. This is not at all political and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with yesterday’s happenings.
However, let us all pray for unity, wisdom, divine guidance and that our merciful Father will continue to bless our elected officials and this the land we all love.
As we pray for His blessings, have we have elected to take a preferential option for His poor?
This reminds me very much of those jokes, and they come in many guises, that keep talking about: “if (so and so) happens, then you will have two choices….”
I am sure that you have heard even one of them.
For us my brothers, we too have two choices. But, they are so inextricably linked, that they really come down to one (sounds like two, but it is really one): “Love of God and love of neighbor”. NB it’s “and” not “or” (love of neighbor).
We here at Food For The Poor use our best endeavors to put the practical spin on love of neighbor by reaching out to the poorest of the poor. This outreach, my brothers, is not only answering the call for charity, but also that of justice.
Please, let us elect to use your best endeavors to help our brothers and sisters in need.
Sorry to disappoint. This is not at all political and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with yesterday’s happenings.
However, let us all pray for unity, wisdom, divine guidance and that our merciful Father will continue to bless our elected officials and this the land we all love.
As we pray for His blessings, have we have elected to take a preferential option for His poor?
This reminds me very much of those jokes, and they come in many guises, that keep talking about: “if (so and so) happens, then you will have two choices….”
I am sure that you have heard even one of them.
For us my brothers, we too have two choices. But, they are so inextricably linked, that they really come down to one (sounds like two, but it is really one): “Love of God and love of neighbor”. NB it’s “and” not “or” (love of neighbor).
We here at Food For The Poor use our best endeavors to put the practical spin on love of neighbor by reaching out to the poorest of the poor. This outreach, my brothers, is not only answering the call for charity, but also that of justice.
Please, let us elect to use your best endeavors to help our brothers and sisters in need.
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