As one stands on the streets of Rome, one can almost hear the conversations of past voices through the cobblestone streets and the ancient ruins. The walls of the buildings are layers of different stones and various coatings. One cannot but stand in great respect for this city that has seen much struggle and much celebration. The richness of the Mediterranean people and in a particular way the people of Rome challenge us to see life as an opportunity to enjoy the gifts before us. Food is prepared and served with all the magnificence needed when keeping in mind that it is nourishing life itself.
Art is everywhere, depicting the best of civilization.
Time is treated as a series of precious moments with friends and not as a way to get from one task to another. For the next 10 days, Rome will be our teacher. Because we need to remember the heroes of our past. They give us the courage and the imagination to bring about the fullness of life and to transform all that threatens life. People like Marie-Anne Blondin remind me of a statement made in a recent movie.