We are staying in a Catholic retreat/ mission compound, which, of course, houses some priests, nuns, and a beautiful central church. Mass was held at 7:30 this morning and our schedule for the day didn't start til 9, so I took the opportunity to attend, what with it being Sunday and all.
I walked in probably about twenty after seven, and the sisters and priests were doing devotions, chanting psalms in Swahili and harmonizing beautifully.
Many more people came filtering in and mass began, with a mostly women's choir, all dressed beautifully in matching green and brown patterned dresses. The music rose and filled the church, spilling out to other attendees, mostly women and children, in the courtyard.
Turns out we were actually supposed to start at eight today, so I left after a homily I didn't understand to go attend my Swahili lesson.
It is amazing to think that a week ago I went to Mass at St. James church in Pittsburgh, on a cold and gloomy day.
The church is vibrant here and I look forward to experiencing it.
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