I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Zhēnmĭn for inviting us to this special gathering she hosted today at Rev. Sam’s residence. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces—Ms. Sùlíng, Xiăo-Tāng, Wĕizhēn, Rev. Sam and Ms. Guólì—as well as to meet new acquaintances like Ms. Táilíng, who lives in Hong Lou, the nearby "Red Building" complex.
Zhēnmĭn, one of our closest neighbors, has a remarkable talent for flower arrangement and chá dào, the traditional tea-serving ceremony. She prepared a beautiful spread of fresh fruits, including grapes, apples, guavas, and grape tomatoes, along with an assortment of delightful desserts. As we enjoyed these refreshments, we also had the pleasure of tasting high-quality coffee brewed by Wĕizhēn, the son of our former senior warden at St. James’, Mr. Joseph Hu.
What a wonderful occasion it was! Among us were individuals from different religious backgrounds and faith communities, yet our conversations flowed effortlessly. We shared personal experiences openly, without tension or debate over our differing beliefs. For instance, Zhēnmĭn, a devout Buddhist, has formed a close friendship with Sùlíng, a Christian, just like Xiăo-Tāng, Wĕizhēn, Jean, and me.
I pray that all of us who gathered here today will always be blessed with love—the true essence of our spiritual lives. Amen.
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