Monday, October 22, 2007

Saturday 20th was an exceptional day as 25 relatives and friends of Fr Allegra came to visit the Studium. 8 of them are immediate relatives - nephews and nieces of Fr Allegra's younger brother. They were visibly touched when they saw the chapel he used to pray in, the workplace where he wrote the commentary on the pslam before he died, his bedroom and his beloved library. Fr Giancarlo, their group leader presided at Mass in the Studium chapel. Then they joined in a lovely lunch in the garden. Unfortunately I don't have any photos with me but you can visit the latest news at the Studium website (http://www.sbofmhk.org/) for lots of photos.

A word from the Allegra family - Grazie di cuore per la vostra disponibilita, per la gentilezza che ci avete riservato, per la semplicita dell'accoglienza. Grazie per aver rispettato e conservato la presenza e il lavoro di nostro zio in questi luoghi. 20-10-2007. Famiglia Allegra.

(Heartfelt thanks for your availability and kindness that you have showed us, for the simple welcome. Thanks for having respected and preserved the presence and work of our uncle in these places.)