Written by James Mansaray: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Most people do help others and a whole lot try to help when they see that it is necessary. Others need to be reminded to help, thinking first of their own wants. Sometimes it’s very difficult to do when there is nothing at hand to help with. This wonderful gift from God which we call love, most times gears us towards helping others even when we don’t have enough.

Thoughts of this kept building in my head this morning as I drank a cup of coffee and ready to take my vitamin pill, a gift from a caring, loving late friend called Fr. Bob Haux.

Tears ran my eyes knowing fully well that this man I had never met before cared so much for so many including me out here. This he did from afar stretching his loving and tender heart across the oceans to many that he never had the opportunity to meet. Tell me this is not love……..

An encounter with a blind poor man walking his way to his village along the Fadugu Kabala high way created a beautiful scene of friendship and love between us.

Here this poor man was begging me to drop him off and he was ready to pay with his last leones which wont be enough for him to buy a piece of bread.

This was the best opportunity for me to extend my own side of a loving hand, making him feel so happy at his stopping point. I felt so good doing this.

Exploring the provinces where poverty is rife, you see nothing but more and more of this. In many many ways they need us. The quality of their life is in our hands, so to speak. Do we ignore them or follow our God to help them - feed them, clothe them, visit them...

We at NHA know fully well that there is nothing we can do without love. You need not be reminded to give a helping hand, you are aware of the struggles in Sierra Leone. It is in you to make use of this love and help those who can’t afford to feed their families. Your love can take form in prayers and in donations to give assistance. We've been kind of quiet about the Compound, but the need grows stronger every day and we can't look away from accomplishing that need. We must put our whole hearts, minds and energy in concreting NHA's existence in Sierra Leone - making us a permanent resident amongst the poorest of the poor. March 2010 is not so far away - give today:

Nazareth House Apostolate

2216 Goldsmith Lane

Louisville, KY 40218

May God bless and keep you all.

James. B. Mansaray.

In Memory of Father Robert Haux, our beloved friend and priest! A Wonderful Night at Sammy D's...

Fr. Bob Haux and his wife, the lovely Mz Su



As I left St. Andrew's Church in West Point, Georgia, last Sunday, November 9th, I promised my dear friend, Father Bob Haux that I would share about our Nazareth House Chapter in LaGrange, Georgia by posting it on this blog by today, Saturday November 15th. My intentions are for you to get to know the various NHA Chapters around the USA and the work that they do. Over the past few weeks we've been introducing the NHA members living in Sierra Leone at St. Laurence House....it is now time to get to know those in the United States.

During Fr. Seraphim and my visit this week, we had a most enjoyable and wonderful time, celebrating friendship and the work of Nazareth House. This NHA Chapter in LaGrange/West Point Georgia is active in many aspects, Sammy D's being one, St. Andrew's Parish in West Point, Georgia, another and the group pictured below the other component of NHA LaGrange. All headed up by our beloved friend and priest, Fr. Bob Haux.

We began the LaGrange event at Sammy D's New York Pizza. Sammy D's New York Pizza in LaGrange Georgia is a splendid Italian Restaurant that I highly recommend, even if you don't live in the area, its worth the travel. Sammy D's is a supporter of the work of Nazareth House and even has a write-up about us on the menu. Sammy is a fabulous cook with a heart of gold.


Fr. Bob who creates some of the fantastic dishes at Sammy D's has his own parking spot.

The LaGrange NHA gang gathered at Sammy D's. It was a wonderful time and we enjoyed each other's company and the food was tremendous.

Jack and Suzanne Ormsby (Jack is another excellent cook)


Brian and Jan Lockerbie




Vicki and Fr. Seraphim Hicks


Fr Seraphim and Jack Ormsby


The Lovely Mz Su

During our travel back to Louisville, Kentucky this afternoon, we received a call that Fr. Bob had dropped the body and had been found at home this morning. I have no words to convey the heavy loss we are feeling as well as many, many others who have been blessed to have known Fr. Bob. He is one of those rare individuals with a giant heart, an attentive priest, a most trusted friend. This love transcends boundaries and borders as evidenced in his care, concern and love for St. Laurence House in Sierra Leone. NHA gives our utmost sympathy to his wife Su and his dear parishioners and friends from all around the globe.

We will greatly miss you my friend, We love you and may you rest in Peace.

The photographs on this post were taken and are the property of Jan Lockerbie.