By Sr Natalie Sayde Salameh
The LOL Club (Light of Life) began on June 27th with a week of
learning about God’s merciful love in engaging video, crafts, bible sharing,
games, prayer, choir practice, dabke rehearsal, and snacks. Sr. Therese Maria organized
the program along the theme of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, “In the Footsteps of
Mercy”, and focused on the specific ways that lead us to Jesus, who is the
visible face of our Father’s mercy. 
Day one centered on the ultimate gift of God’s mercy to us in
our Baptism and our call to the Catholic Faith. Day two was on the chief means
by which we communicate with God, prayer. Prayer brings us closer to God’s
mercy, and awakens in us the need for his grace. Day three focused on the
Mystery of Penance (Confession). Is there anything greater than experiencing
His forgiveness? Indeed, many of the children on this day took the opportunity
of going to confession. Day four focused on living the works of mercy as
depicted in the life of soon-to-be St. Teresa of Calcutta.
LOL Club Maronite summer camp concluded July 1st with
Divine Liturgy celebrated at St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church by Fr.
James Doran and Fr. Fadi Rouhana, attended by LOL members, volunteers, and
parents.
After today’s closing Liturgy, all
those in attendance enjoyed a lunch, arcade games, bumper cars and boats at
Grand Prix in Seekonk. The children enjoyed our time together, and it was great
to hear that affirmed by the parents who mentioned to us that their kids were
“having so much fun” and making so many new friends.