Here's the second installment of my Spain adventures. The real reason for going to Valencia, Spain, was to be present at the Ordination of one of our Brother Seminarians - Dani. I lived with Dani this past year in Rome, but had met him a few years ago when he was in Dayton studying English. From being with him in Dayton, I learned three things about him:
- He doesn't like the cold. In the community house that I always thought was warm, well he was freezing.
- He thinks Americans eat at funny times. I'll never forget the first time he saw me having lunch at 11:30. Evidently the Spaniards eat a little later than the Americans (like after 2:00).
- He is a rapper. No, not the mall-kiosk-at-Christmas-time wrapper. But a musician-rapper. In fact the first (and only) official rap concert I've been to was one of his. He has also rapped for Pope Benedict XVI.
He was ordained at St. Francis Xavier Church in Valencia on August 31 by the Bishop of Barcelona who just happens to be the brother of our Superior General (head honcho of the Marianists) and of the Provincial of Spain (head honcho of the Marianists in Spain) - that mother must be proud! I have no doubt that Dani will be a humble, gentle and servant-driven Marianist priest. He might also rap a few homilies.
Congrats Dani!
Ciao!
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| With Fr. Dani. |
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| Fr. Dani's first mass, celebrated in the chapel of Our Lady of the Pillar School in Valencia. |
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| Fr. Dani's first homily. |
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| I just liked this picture of the Church. |
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| Fr. Dani rapping for the community last Christmas. |
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| At the concert in Dayton a few years ago. I am so cool. |
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