Last week the Bloemfontein Community in Formation celebrated St Philip's Day, our first, and a not-insignificant day: this being the 500th year since St Philip's birth. For more about our holy founder read the biography on the right panel of the screen.
The occasion was marked with Mass in our house chapel attended by only a few friends. The nation's electricity supplier, Eskom, saw it fit to give us the 'catacomb experience' (credit Fr Johnson) by plunging us into darkness half an hour before Mass, and switching the lights on as the final blessing was given. Nevertheless, it was a moving occasion and the first of many for the new community.
Our grateful thanks to the Sardinha family for treating us to a lovely braai (barbeque) after Mass!
A few pictures from the night:
