“Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” (Isaiah 2:5)
As a little girl in Nigeria, Faith loved baking sweets and treats to help her family forget their troubles for a while. But one dreadful day, interreligious violence tore everything away. With no family or home left and nowhere safe to stay, she fled her country alone, crossing the desert and the sea.
Little by little, she began rebuilding her life and started remembering her passion for baking. With help from Centro Astalli (JRS Italy), she enrolled in a pastry course. The first time she baked again, the familiar aroma of fresh dough brought back memories of home and family—it was like opening a door to a part of herself she thought was lost forever.
Arriving in Italy, Faith found safety, but she felt she had lost herself: “I felt like a child again, having to learn everything from scratch, with the world around me feeling too big.”
Today, Faith works in a bakery in Rome. Baking is more than a livelihood; it is her journey back to the warmth of home.
Prayer to light the candle
God of Hope, You call us to walk in Your light even when the path is uncertain. Be close to refugees who journey through darkness and fear. Strengthen our faith, that we may walk with them as true pilgrims of hope, trusting in Your promises.
