Day 59, Oct. 8

This was to be another fun day before meeting up with the World of Hope people in Andhra Pradesh. I thought the couple would come late in the morning. They did not. So, the day was very quiet. It began with Mass. The agreement I worked out with the Jesuit priests was for me to concelebrate in the chapel where the seminarians come for Mass. Mass is conducted in the style I learned in the Anjeli Ashram. When I arrived, I became the only celebrant and therefore the only homilist. It was one more time for me to speak extemporaneously to an impressive audience. I did my best; but the wind from a strong fan kept knocking off the shawl the presider wears. It was funny.
After Mass and breakfast (at which I was introduced to a ton of Jesuits with multiple doctorates n scientific fields) I met with four Jesuits bout hat could be done to solve the problems we all recognize. They outlined for me a number of projects they are now working on which can be part of the solution we are seeking. It’s interesting what some collaboration can accomplish.
After the meeting I waited in vain for my companion for the day and instead wrote my articles for the ETC, caught up on my blogs and packed for the evening train.