Friendship

Published: May 16, 2008, 12:29 am

Yesterday, the superfriends met at Langlang's house for the fitting of our gowns for Lhai's wedding this coming August. It was a hilarious moment meeting up with them because it seems as though we were acting like we haven't seen each other for the longest time. Anyway, after the fitting we have agreed to eat out. I did suggest to try out SkyPark

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The first day of May

Published: May 1, 2008, 4:13 pm

We had many groups from all over Beirut today. We walked through the way of the Life to the Full. People chanted Ave Maria. Their voices were heard in the town. Some people who heard the chanting sent me a message on my cell phone saying: "I cried this morning when I heard the prayer 'Ave Maria' on the mountain. Blessed is the Lord who had used

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The end of April

Published: April 30, 2008, 3:41 pm

It's the end of April. I am very happy we finished the inside of the church. We started on April 2. Now the walls are restored. They look great. Each stone is a masterpiece.The restoration of this church will end a shameful page of our history: the history of foreign armies and militias desacrating holy places, not allowing people who love peace

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She smiles

Published: April 27, 2008, 4:36 pm

Tomorrow, The superior general will make an official visit to me. He might mention where my place would be after September 2008. Yes, it's been almost 3 years in this town. Soon, we will have changes in the Order. I might move to a different place. Honestly, my heart is here on this mountain, but I want the will of God. Wherever you want me, I

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A Trip to Tannourine

Published: April 26, 2008, 4:14 pm

On Friday morning, April 25, I had to go on a trip with our parishioners. We were 84 people. It was hard for me to entertain myself because my thoughts went first to my superior who was still lying at the hospital and to my friend whose mother died this morning.We went first to visit St. Sharbel's place where we had Mass together. Then, we went

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Abate Marcel

Published: April 25, 2008, 4:02 pm

On April 20-21, my superior, Abate Marcel kept talking about death. He is 78 year old priest. He kept saying: "C'est la fin" (it's the end).On April 22, he fell down to the ground three times. He repeated the same words: "It's the end". He made me cry. I read a Psalm for him and encouraged him to go together to the hospital. We had to take him to

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God's Call on My Life

Published: April 24, 2008, 7:50 pm

Dear Readers, I write this because many of you have been faithfully following the story of Karim since last spring and will continue to do so when he arrives back in the U.S. in June. I want to share my personal story. I want you to know that the price of following God's call on one's life is not always easy, yet I want to encourage you to

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A Green Wave of Love coming from France

Published: April 22, 2008, 6:07 am

In September - October 2007, our American friends showed great support to the Mountain of the Cross. They offered much money to complete the Lamb of God Shrine. This month, another country, is showing a huge support for the Mountain. It is France.On April 20, 2008, the "Association Alsace-Liban" has made a fundraising in France to replant the

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A letter from a non-Christian woman

Published: April 21, 2008, 5:42 pm

I got a letter from a non-Christian woman who received the grace of conversion in the Lamb of God Shrine:"I've never imagined that a person can ever suddenly change his character he grew up with...I've never thought that a person can ever reach calm, peace, and tranquility while surrounded by problems and difficulties, living in a cycle of

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A new web site under construction

Published: April 20, 2008, 4:52 pm

On Sunday April 20, 2008, an old classmate with whom I studied at Mont La Salle, came over and offered his help. He will create a web site on the mountain of the Cross shedding lights on the five important things on the mountain and their stories or history: 1- The way of the Life to the Full2- The Lamb of God Shrine3- Bouna Yacoub's Church4- The

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April 19, 2008

Published: April 20, 2008, 4:31 pm

It is cool to explain to all these children the Way of the Life to the Full and all the stories related to the Shrine. They all listened the story of the people of God in the Old Testament and the story of Jesus in the new testament and how our life is directed towards the mission.They were really excited to hear more.They were little children

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A new road

Published: April 19, 2008, 4:21 pm

Today, we opened a new road (100 meters) that leads to the Cross. The old one will be closed for cars. It will be paved with rocky stones and opened only to pedestrians.The whole work of today took 6 hours. We did it. That was a dream but finally achieved.We will move to another thing.

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Roller Coaster

Published: April 13, 2008, 3:57 pm

It is Sunday. Groups came from Keserwan to visit the Shrine. We walked through the Life to the Full stations. Then, we had Mass in the Shrine. Many young people went to confession in the Lamb of God grotto. Last week, we've been very anxious because of the lack of funds. But we must not complain. Faith must be stronger. Today, God sent me little

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The Rock of Faithfulness

Published: April 11, 2008, 2:53 pm

Who knows if my dream of transforming this mountain of 200,000 m3 to an oasis of peace will be achieved?I may not see it fulfilled. Will there be someone else who will have the same desire to continue this project? I don't know.All I know is that pilgrims are still coming.As long as I am here, I will continue my mission.One day I will leave. It

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More Pilgrims

Published: April 6, 2008, 4:10 pm

Today, we had a large group of people coming from Jounieh to visit the Shrine. They had Mass in the Shrine.

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