A Church used for the Genocide...

A beautiful Roman Catholic Church... overlooking the Lake Kivu.... peaceful... spectacular...

But, this holy place was used for the genocide. Approximately 14,000 people were massacred inside this church. The church remains open, but only for the tourists.

Inside the church, the walls have the biblical scenes drawn with small tiles, such as Jesus carrying the cross. On another wall, there was the Jesus on the cross agonizing over excruciating pains, physical and spiritual. He must have been overlooking all the massacres taking place within the building. How painful and sorrowful He must have been over the horror! A deep sigh.

While praying within the building, I could not resist a chill feeling. Would it have been only because of the breeze? I am not sure...

Outside, there was a place that displayed some of the skulls of the victims. Death cannot overpower the new life of God's beloved ones because it is eternal, but death came upon many innocent people unexpectedly and horribly. I was hoping they are in the paradise with the Lord despite the cruel physical death. Our life on earth may also come to an end unexpectedly. I was also praying for those who I know have not personally accepted Jesus into their lives. He is the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6) - Jeffrey