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CONCRETE INSTRUMENTS OF HOLINESS
CONCRETE INSTRUMENTS OF HOLINESS
The fixed points of the Rugamba family

1. tHe parents’ prayer is an example For tHeir cHildren

Cyprien and Daphrose demonstrated to their children how for
them prayer was an important and indispensable part of their day.
Talking to God was not an “extra”, it was fundamental. In their own
way, depending on their commitments but also on their age, the
children follow their parents’ example.

ideas For reFlection

• Let’s reflect on how our faith sets an example for our children,
our spouse, the people we spend time with.

2. «cHanGe does not mean retracinG one’s steps, ratHer
totally losinG one’s BearinGs»

Cyprien’s encounter with God prompted him to recognize his
mistake and decide to radically change his life.

ideas For reFlection

• Reflect upon whether, at this time in your life, you are called
to some kind of conversion. Is there something you need to leave
behind because it hurts you, your couple or your family? It could be
the way that I devote myself to my work, a friendship, a way of doing
things, a thought, an attitude....