Then you see that in the middle of the monument, two wings stick up.

The Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz called this boat full of migrants and refugees ‘Angels Unawares’, the angels that go unnoticed.

After Hebrews 13,2: Friends, continue to love each other. And don’t forget to be friendly to outsiders;

for in so doing, some people, without knowing it, have entertained angels. A nice symbol for what solidarity with refugees can bring.

Further reflection on this sculpture can bring us the hope

These wings belong to a guardian angel guiding the pilgrims and keeping them safe. We, Brothers, associated members, and people around us

May recognize ourselves in these boat people:

We are all pilgrims of hope

And among us there may be angels.

And every now and then we are given an opportunity to be and angel for others, to offer hope.

In this issue we give you the stories of five fellow Brothers who passed away. They have completed their pilgrimage.

We commemorate: Nico Brunott, Dick van der Geest, Agustinus Sakiman, Yosapat Suko Suwito, and Simon Andrus Briyanto.

We also take a look at three fellow Brothers who are still on the road. Two of those are Michael Sidharta and Agustinus Marjito.

As new members of the General Council, they have been placed in our boat, to steer us. The third, Theodorus Suwariyanto, has found a new place after twelve years at the helm.

We are alle pilgrims of hope,

And sometimes we are angels to each other.