Fundació privada ADA Món Adivasi

Dear Juanjo and All the Family and Friends who will miss Fred Sopena

This is to say we, so many of us, miss him dearly.

He was there for us to share our ideals, to analyse situations, to think bravely on life.

God gave him to us for so many precious years. Generations of Jesuits, so many other men and women whom he touched with care and hope.

I believe he will accompany us.

For his Inspiration was Jesus who promised life to us. Life that death cannot defeat.

So today is a time to quietly thank and rejoice for his life, linked to the life of Jesus.

He will accompany us.

Come with us Fred Sopena. For the way is long and challenging.

To all of you Family and Friends, know this. You will continue to be cherished in our lives not only by association with Fred Sopena. But in your own right. For you as he partner so many of us in our efforts to make the world more liveable for the poor.

In solidarity

Godfrey DLima SJ

Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal

Nashik