On Wednesday 15 March, 2023, the Chaplaincy JC students accompanied by Fr Bernard Micallef, Dr Patricia Micallef and Dr Liliana Marić served at the OFM Soup Kitchen in Valletta. The theme of this Lenten activity was, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat” (MT 25:35).
Fr Marcellino Micallef accentuated on the values of not judging others on their circumstances and on being humble to serve others. We have assisted the other voluntary workers during mealtime which gave the whole experience a different outlook to reality. This enriching experience provided an opportunity where we could nurture another spectrum of education, that is character formation, to broaden one’s horizons on what is around us, to appreciate others’ efforts and to count one’s blessings. We sincerely thank Fr Marcellino for welcoming us and for inviting us to visit in the coming future.
Similarly, in continuation with the Lenten theme on the Works of Mercy, on Thursday 16 March 2023, two Chaplaincy JC students accompanied by Fr Bernard Micallef visited the Caritas San Blas Rehabilitation Centre. The students visited one of the morning meetings which the residents have, giving them the opportunity to understand what the programme is all about and listening to some of the life stories which the residents shared. The conversation continued over a cup of coffee and some food, generously prepared by the residents. We sincerely thank the San Blas staff for welcoming us to this eye-opening and enriching experience.