Sabbatical Journey

Saturday, February 02, 2008

Immaculee Ilibagiza


Immaculee Ilibagiza visited St. Anthony parish on January 13th and spoke to the parishioners and people here on Maui. She told her story of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and her conversion of faith; a journey of suffering, death, and forgiveness. She wrote her story in three weeks, put it aside for four years. It was through the efforts of Dr. Wayne Dyer who was responsible to have her book published: Left to Tell. Wayne introduced her and his close relationship to her during these past years. Wayne lives here on Maui and has appeared on public television. I'm reading his latest book: Change your Thoughts, Change your Life; Living the Wisdom of the Tao. I highly recommend this inspiring book where Wayne reflects on the wisdom of Lao-Tzu - Tao Te Ching. As you read this book which is very Christian in its outlook and practice. Imagine this 2,500-year work of Lao-tzu is very relevant today and will transform our lives. May this book inspire you as we enter this season of Lent on February 6th.