One of the highlights of yesterday's day was the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Mgr Jean Michaël Durhà ́ne, Bishop of Port-Louis, in Curdin Maurice E. Piat. of Mother Cadress Rungen, founding member of Group A and also a deacon. A celebration imprinted with fervor and serenity in the conjuncture. In a homily, presenting touches of social prophecy, the Bishop of Port-Louis evoke the current social context the sufferings associated with social ills. "Families are suffering from synthetic drugs that are wreaking havoc in schools, at work and in our country," he said in his homily. He took the opportunity to give a quick history of the creation of Group A of Cassis and the emergence of one of its flowers, Lakaz A.« The story of Group A of Cassis begins in 1986 when Brown Sugar was wreaking havoc in Mauritius. One of the young people of Cassis decided, in the name of their faith in Jesus Christ, that they would not remain indifferent or silent in the face of this scourge. They were committed by being present at the sides of those who had become slaves of Brown Sugar in the regions of Cassis and Vallijee," he said, emphasizing Group A and Group A. Lakaz A : « This A is for Love, Help, Friendship, Affection, Assistanceâ© Words that resonate in the hearts as much as the actions of those who make Group A and Lakaz A live. men and women transmit to those they welcome, meet, listen to and support every day. Mr. Durhôle welcomed the example of these social workers who are at the bedside of our brothers and sisters who have become slaves to drugs; homeless and homeless people sleeping on the sidewalks; of those who have contracted the AIDS virus and are living with; sex workers; families torn apart by suffering; children and young people having loved ones and parents in prison; of parents having addicted children. »On a strictly religious plan, it will be understood that « we celebrate this mass and these activities marking the 40th anniversary of Group A of Cassis at the same time as the church celebrates the feast Sacred Heart of Jesus. There can be no happier coincidence! Since 1986, Mauritians and Mauritian women have chosen to respond to the call of Jesus Christ: 'Come, all you who labor and are heavy laden' (Mt 11:28). Today, the mission of accompaniment, healing and hope continues. He added that in 2006, Lakaz A began its activities in the heart of the capital. This House has become a sign of the heart of Jesus Christ that is open to all. It is not only a space, a place where those who suffer come to seek hearing and refuge. It is beautiful and well given a house where warmth, heart, soul, tenderness, affection,
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