Mary Immaculate parish recently hosted the first Lady
of Zambia Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa at a fundra
ising prayer breakfast.  Above Parish Pastor Father
Ronald Walker OMI giving the first lady a gift.

Reflection
Have you ever wondered why geese fly in V formation?
“As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone and quickly gets back into formation.

When a goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. When a goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection. They stay with the unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out again with another passing flock or try to catch up with their own.
Geese in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to up their speed.

Like geese, people who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone. If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership.
“It is important that the “honking from behind” be encouraging. Otherwise it’s just honking. Members of a team need be so sacrificial, that they may be worthy of friends in times of need.” – Anonymous