
“The Lord bless you and hold you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and offer you peace!” (Numbers 6:24-26) The Lord gave these blessings to Moses in order that he might bless the Israelites as nicely. These heavenly blessings are nonetheless forwarded to us with the assistance of many individuals with goodwill.
Close to our primary congregation at Gangbuk District in Seoul, there are a number of medical doctors (ophthalmologist, ear, nostril, throat specialist, dentist, orthopedic physician … ) who’re prepared to supply us with free consultations and coverings. I actually recognize their presence and goodwill to do one thing for others. Until I’ve to go to a big normal hospital, I favor to go to a small, close by native medical middle.
After coming again to Korea, I went to a close-by surgeon to test my well being situation. As a safety measure in opposition to attainable herniated discs, particularly between the fourth and fifth vertebrae, he suggested me to stroll uphill. So, after I arrived at Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, which title means „a spot of consolation within the East,“ I started to climb a close-by mountain referred to as Mount Yeongnam which is simply 246 meters excessive.
Catholic Sangji School, based in 1970 by three non secular Sisters of the Christian Doctrine (Sisters Celine Knauf, Angelin Kellen and Agnes Pompermaier), is surrounded by Mount Yeongnam, like a folding display.
Mount Yeongnam is named the principle mountain and the perfect place in Andong as a result of it incorporates the historical past and surroundings of town — in the identical means {that a} mom embraces her kids. It’s such a very good geomantic website, a supply of constructive power.
Standing on the height of this mountain, I can overlook the densely packed metropolis of Andong and the gently flowing Nakdong River. Round this mountain, there are cultural and historic websites comparable to Imcheonggak Home (birthplace of independence activist Seokju Lee Sang-ryong, 1858-1932), Seven-story Brick Pagoda at Beopheungsa Temple Web site (nationwide treasure no. 16) and Sinsedong Mural Village with varied illustrations on the partitions.
In the midst of the mural village, a guide cafe named Once more, right here particularly offers a colourful and spectacular expertise.
It takes about half-hour to go as much as the height of Mount Yeongnam from our lodging. The climb could be very steep, however the daylight makes it good and peaceable for strolling barefoot.
It’s such a pleasure to go as much as its peak barefoot daily. It’s a blessing to take a stroll when the solar shines on each nook of the earth, within the forest and amongst conventional Korean homes.
Many people are used to working exhausting whereas sitting on a chair in entrance of the pc. Because of this, our working angle causes wrist arthritis or again ache. Thus, it’s essential to do some stretching or train often. Above the rest, taking excellent care of our our bodies is key and mandatory as a result of we will’t do something nicely and not using a wholesome physique.
I imagine that our physique is the holy temple the place the Holy Spirit resides, as the primary letter to Corinthians says: “Do you not know that you’re the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? … the temple of God, which you might be, is holy.” (3:16-17) So, allow us to take excellent care of ourselves. Allow us to get pleasure from strolling uphill.
Kim Ae-ran is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul (Figlie di San Paolo), dwelling the Good Information and proclaiming it with varied technique of social communication.