Those who read this column regularly would know that I have in the past held up Little Brothers as shining candles in this dark, dreary world. The Little Brothers of Jesus are Catholic religious who choose to live – like Charles de Foucauld and his Master, Jesus of Nazareth – humble and hidden but heroic lives.
They come up with an occasional newsletter that contains extracts from the letters written by the Little Brothers, sharing experiences and views. Let me share with you what a Little Brother says in their latest newsletter.
A Brother, called simply Herve’, talks of the time he was sent to Cameroon, when he was 36 years old. Wherever they are sent the Brothers live with ordinary poor people. They have to work to earn a livelihood. Herve’ found a job in a training centre for farmers. The training centre trained young Christian farmers from the surrounding villages for two years. Most of the rural youth had not gone beyond primary school. This is why in Cameroon to call someone a villager was considered an insult. The centre gave them theoretical as well as practical training in agriculture, market gardening, and animal husbandry. It helped those youth gain dignity and respect.
Fr. M.A. Joe Antony, SJ
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