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The venue was the entrance of the capital city, Valletta.
Many small tents were put up in the square, and in each, a
group could exhibit photos and artefacts showing its origins,
its aims, where it works, how the Maltese are involved.
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Thus we formed a "Mission Village"
and for a week we became a community that works and prays
together. For us, MSOLA this was a unique opportunity to
make ourselves known and to feel part of the Church of Malta
who sends out missionaries to the five continents.
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We met a considerable number of people from all
over the world. Malta being a tourist country, persons from
Britain, America, China, Russia, Germany, Italy, India, Somali,
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Ivory Coast were seen walking around and
asking questions.
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One of the aims was to raise awareness in children,
so each day a good number of school children visited the exhibition
and had a special programme put up for them. They were shown
films on "Children helping children" and were made
aware of living conditions in different parts of the world.
They would then noisily storm round the village, which attracted
other visitors.
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Three young boys agreed to share
the lot of more unfortunate children
and during the week
they were shoe polishing
outside the tents,
to attract attention
and also collect money.
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The President of Malta took time to visit each stand,
and thanked us personally for our work. When the Nuncio
visited, he told us: "You and the Missionaries
of Africa have brought the church to many countries
in Africa." We were proud of the recognition.
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We admire all the work that was done to make this week a
success and hope that as a Congregation we may take part
in such events to make ourselves better known.
Sr Marion Carabott and Sr Carmen Sammut
About Malta see also :
* Malta , a
family matter between its inhabitants and the Missionary Church
from St Paul to Lavigerie…
Sr Marion Carabott
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