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DESCRIPTION:Good morning sisters and brothers\;\n" The night has passed and
  the day lies open \nbefore us\; let us pray with one heart and mind.\nAs
  we rejoice in the gift of this new day\, so may\nthe light of your presen
 ce\, O God\, set our\nhearts on fire with love for you." \nYesterday afte
 rnoon I went for a run in the cemetery after I got back from church. It wa
 s hot and impossibly humid\, but I still managed to run twelve kilometres 
 at a decent pace. As I ran\, I thought about our upcoming Spanish lessons 
 here at Christ Church. I am excited about this. \nNow\, it is fairly obvi
 ous that  the Spanish lessons will be impossible to attend  for those in
  our little reflection group who do not live in or near Chatham-Kent. But 
 I want to keep the entire reflection group up to date as to what is happen
 ing. \nThe classes run Thursdays. Our class is 20 participants strong and
  growing.\nClasses are held in the library here at Christ Church from 5-6p
 m.\nYou need only to bring pen and notebook. \nI can assure you that you 
 will have a wonderful time while learning one of the most beautiful langua
 ges under the sun. \nSpanish is easy to learn. \nSpanish is a language t
 hat the entire world is learning. \nWe must remember that in our area the
 re are thousands of migrant workers from Mexico and other Spanish speaking
  countries. They are away from their loved ones for months at a time. Beca
 use of the language barrier\, they often feel isolated. By learning a litt
 le bit of Spanish\, you will be extending a hand of friendship and inclusi
 on. On any Friday night at Walmart\, there are large groups of our Mexican
  brothers waiting with groceries in tow to be picked up and go back to whe
 re they work. Would it not be lovely to be able to go up to them and say "
  Buenas noches amigos\, como estan? Que tengan una linda noche". It would 
 make all the difference in the world. \nBy learning Spanish\, we will be 
 forming community\, and reminding ourselves that we are all sisters and br
 others\, hermanas y hermanas. \nIf you have any questions please feel fre
 e to call the office at 519 352 1640. \nBut no need to register. Just sho
 w up and bring a friend. \nQue Diosito me los colme de bendiciones y ale
 gría hoy y siempre. \nI love you \nJohn
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SUMMARY:Free Spanish Classes
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