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Greetings from Cairo.
We have been made very
welcome by the Sisters, Teachers and students of St Clare's College. We are
settling in quite well amidst the hustle and bustle of
After some informative input from an
Egyptian teacher Madame
No-one
and nothing could prepare us for such an experience. Dr Wahid and others are
doing a wonderful job of
reaching out to those who live in such difficult and oppressive surroundings
amid the garbage that is their only means of
income.
Similarly,
the Sudanese Refugee school was a sea of broad white smiles and beautiful brown
eyes. These children were a delight to visit and made us feel most welcome even
offering to share what little food they had for lunch, with us.
We
have also met two groups of quite impressive young woman who are also committed
to those in need and the youth in the
As
a group, we have celebrated mass in Arabic and English, both in St Clare's
Chapel here, and at a Greek Church within walking distance.
Only
one week has passed and we have seen and experienced so much of this intriguing
city. We look forward to the challenges ahead. Each new experience gives us food
for thought and reflection
Speaking
of which, the Sisters are making sure we are well nourished both spiritually and
physically in this beautiful convent.
So,
until next time, Ma-Salema from
Clare, Margaret, Jacinta, Maryanne, Bev and Maree.