Last March when Columban Sister Tammy Saberon reported on the 2nd National Biblical Apostolate Workshop held in Chanthagone, Mandalay, little did she or any of us imagine that the title of the article **************A NEW PENTECOST***************would begin to herald something of a new Pentecost for the country of Myanmar at large. Update: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/02/aung-san-suu-kyi-new-era-burma Update: Aung San Suu Kyi on the election trail http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/07/aung-san-suu-kyi-campaign |
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Aung San Suu Kyi took time to pray at the monastery in Mandalay |
Supporter greet Aung San Sui Kyi |
Previous links ...from BBC News ASIA and other websites for recent happenings and progress in Myanmar. Profile: of Aung San Suu Kyi: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11685977 Timeline: Reforms in Burma: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16546688 Burma exiles watch and wait: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15956564 Hilary Clinton reaches out to her counterpart... http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-15/clinton-calls-myanmar-counterpart-suu-kyi-after-prisoners-freed.html 651 Prisoners released in major step towards democracy: |
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Suu Kyi: Symbol of democracy with dignity |
Joy at release and homecoming! |
The work of the Biblical Apostolate is bearing fruit in recent events in Myanmar
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The Youth in Myanmar: creating a future full of hope |
Praying through drama for that the New Pentecost through their country |
Columban Sisters Kate Midgley and Anne Ryan dilogue with Buddhist monks in Mandalay |
