Today was an incredibly blessed day for the whole group. I know that I have personally been able to grow so much more comfortable with going up to the men and starting a conversation. After working at the Father McKenna Center in the morning, we walked to a local church for a Peace Meal. This was an amazing experience as we were able to talk to homeless men, women, and children. Josiah provided entertainment with singing and invited guests to sing along with him. The rest of us served food, poured drinks, and washed dishes. For me, I was able to sit down at one point and talk to a man named Tyrone. He told us about his daughter and was very invested in what we had to say, asking us about our majors and why we were all in DC. This man showed great love for our group and upon leaving, Tyrone said that he hoped to meet us someday, but in a better situation. I know that for me, this day involved lots of great conversations with the men. I can't wait to see what the next two days bring.
Today, we continued our mission in deepening our understanding of ourselves, each other, and the problems that poverty and inequality bring. Our day began as usual; sleepy-eyed and ready to help the Father McKenna center in any way possible. Our duties included cooking the meal and serving it, cleaning the center, organizing the pantries, and generally trying to make ourselves useful and helpful. While very important, these tasks were not the catalyst in the change that we experienced today; through talking to the many guests at the McKenna center, to those who live on the street, and to those who were willing to share their life with us, we have begun to break down the divide between “us and them.” And we have realized that we are not so different after all. While the magnitude of our problems might be different, it is what we share that makes us one family of brothers and sisters. From the infections laughter, to the stories of our homes, to our losses of our loved ones, or to the si...
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