The hot days of last month were accompanied by sudden violent storms and heavy rains that caused a lot of damage in the whole area. Also the road that leads up to Shinmeizan was interrupted by several landslides. Fortunately, thanks to the prompt and efficient intervention of the town’s administration (Nagomi), the road has been quickly reopened and we could welcome visitors as planned.
The heat of these summer days notwithstanding, several guests have visited Shinmeizan also during the last month of July. Among them:
Mr. Enrico Campo, from Italy, a young researcher and teacher of Science of Religions, author of a recent book on a catechetical text used by the “Hidden Christians” of Japan during the persecutions, who stayed with us from July 5 to 22;
Notwithstanding the heavy rain, typical of this season (tsuyu), Shinmeizan has continued its activity of welcoming guests and of interreligious dialogue.
On May 8, during the usual retreat of the second Thursday of every month (this time it was the 299th time!) with great joy we celebrated the Baptism of Mr. Niijima Kokichi who has been attending this monthly retreat for some years, and last year asked to be baptized.
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