Ciaran about the differences he found between Bolivia and his new parish in Peru. There is no work here at present. The poverty is shocking. However, the spirit of the people amazes me. In spite of such terrible difficulties they still think of others and try to help people who are worse off.
Aids is a big problem and still has a huge stigma attached.
Recently, I met a young man who was dying of Aids. His family was not willing to help so he was abandoned. The people in one of the parish communities cam to his rescue. The parish had no resident Priest for over a year. When I arrived the people really made me feel welcome.