Granfondo, a father reports inconveniences on the day of his son’s Communion

We receive and publish the letter from Pope of a child who tomorrow, Sunday May 5thwill receive the First Communion. The parent reports his concern about the passing of the cycling race Bgy Airport Granfondowhich will close some arteries in the Bergamo valleys to traffic in the morning (including the former state road 470 of the Val Brembana) and the inconveniences that could result.

Below is the full text of the appeal:

“Tomorrow my son will receive the sacrament of Communion for the first time – begins the letter -. Tomorrow there will be the Granfondo ex Gimondi which will close the Brembana valley and the Imagna valley to traffic. The town where I live is cut in two by the former state road 470, and the church where the First Communion ceremony will take place remains on the opposite side from where I live.”

“I ask the organizers of the Gran Fondo to instruct the crossing operators to be prepared and understanding with those who have such an important party to participate in – he continues -. I tried to contact the local police and the carabinieri but I received vague and approximate answers, so I don’t know what will happen tomorrow. The ultimate goal is that no one gets hurt and using common sense remains the best thing to do.”

“I have nothing against cycling enthusiasts but there is no doubt that a similar event creates a lot of discomfort for a lot of people for about 6 hours – he concludes – Last night I went to confession and received absolution. I would like to arrive at my son’s first communion ceremony without having committed any sin (such as not taking God’s name in vain). So I won’t get any attention from the organizers; the gran Fondo brings tourism and prestige to the city of Bergamo… 30 8 year old children can sacrifice their first day in which they receive an important sacrament for a good cause. Thanks for your attention, Anchises”.