He got back into the car and we hugged the building with millimeters to spare on either side. We held our breath and said some really loud Hail Marys. As we went by the gully, I took a picture. That would not have been very much fun. As they say, a good driver is worth his weight in gold.
In the summers I spend time with my good friends in Phat Diem, Vietnam, a small country village with a world famous cathedral. Here are some of my musings. If you would like to correspond, please email me: garymeegan@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
The Drive to the Confirmation at Bach Lien
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As you can imagine, anniversaries are just as important here in Vietnam as they are in the States. As it was Bishop Joseph's 23rd annive...
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Within a few hours from Phat Diem is Cu Phuong National Park. It was formed in 1962 by Ho Chi Minh. Consisting of two whole mountain ranges,...
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At 4:00 later on Sunday, another mass was celebrated at the cathedral. We went and relaxed outside because at the end there was a huge pro...