Rest Day!
Due to technical problems (there have to be some to make this authentic) we have not had access to the Internet for a few days, so you will get a few updates at once!
Yesterday (Thursday) was a rest day. David organised a peaceful, restful day comprising 6am Mass for Mother Teresa's feast day, a visit to Freeset, touring the Queen Victoria Monument, an excellent reflection led by Fiona and after dinner an hours walk in humid saunalike conditions just for a cup of chai!!!!
Mass was a new experience for us, a truly peaceful way to start the day. The nuns were all there - they each convey peace, grace and love - and together it was truly beautiful.
Freeset was inspiring, 100's of girls given the opportunity of leaving the sex trade and learning skills to support themselves. We all bought jute bags they had made. We met many of the girls who seemed to have a real sense of hope in their lives. Check out www.freesetglobal.com.
Being a tourist for the afternoon was fun but tiring in the saltry heat. In her reflection Fiona challenged us on what humility is - you can't work at it, it is more your attitude to our awesome God and gracefully giving real value to each person we meet.
And the chai was fantastic!
Posted by Paul.
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