Festival at Manziana

We completed the renewal program this afternoon with a festive Eucharist and Pranzo (main meal) here at Manziana. It was a joyous ocassion where we reminise and gave thanks for the wonderful eight weeks here at the sabbatical program. After the Mass we had a delicious meal with shrimp cocktails and wine before dinner. Pork with potatoes and carrots were the entree for dinner. After dinner drinks we were entertained by two of the Marist brothers who hosted "Emmy Awards" here at the renewal program. It was a fun time and lots of laughter and dancing as we enjoyed the stories and humor during our time here. The Marianists won top honors "using the computers" during most of their free time. Other awards went to the brothers who slept during the presentations, travel the farthest from Manziana,and sang the loudest during Mass. Many of the brothers will be leaving Manziana early tomorrow morning. We give thanks for each other presence and blessings to one another for a safe journey home.