A COMMUNITY 'IN THE SERVICE OF THE MOST' NEEDY
The headquarters of the Community of Bethany - on Fondamenta della Misericordia in Cannaregio - where every evening meals are provided free of charge to people over 70, both Italian and foreign , people facing difficulty, hardship and poverty. Which, during the week, may also have other free services - such as showers, distribution of clothing, laundry, barber and pedicure etc. - In addition to be helped in finding a job, sometimes only temporary, but nevertheless useful in order to facilitate the exit from the condition unhappy where they are and hopefully achieve a new dignity.
Such an activity, very humanitarian and, while undoubtedly of great social value and is made possible by the offers from parishes, individuals, and Caritas Patriarchal Curia of Venice. But, above all, thanks to the work of a large group of tireless volunteers, who, in order to provide its assistance and solidarity to those who unwittingly finds himself in need, do not hesitate to steal time and energy to their professional commitments and family.
Which, in a historical moment, like the present, where the vast majority of people tend selfishly to withdraw into herself, is, without a shadow of doubt, an admirable example, in contrast, sensitivity, generosity and respect towards the less fortunate than ourselves, which we would do well to ponder.
ENZO PEDROCCHI
The headquarters of the Community of Bethany - on Fondamenta della Misericordia in Cannaregio - where every evening meals are provided free of charge to people over 70, both Italian and foreign , people facing difficulty, hardship and poverty. Which, during the week, may also have other free services - such as showers, distribution of clothing, laundry, barber and pedicure etc. - In addition to be helped in finding a job, sometimes only temporary, but nevertheless useful in order to facilitate the exit from the condition unhappy where they are and hopefully achieve a new dignity.
Such an activity, very humanitarian and, while undoubtedly of great social value and is made possible by the offers from parishes, individuals, and Caritas Patriarchal Curia of Venice. But, above all, thanks to the work of a large group of tireless volunteers, who, in order to provide its assistance and solidarity to those who unwittingly finds himself in need, do not hesitate to steal time and energy to their professional commitments and family.
Which, in a historical moment, like the present, where the vast majority of people tend selfishly to withdraw into herself, is, without a shadow of doubt, an admirable example, in contrast, sensitivity, generosity and respect towards the less fortunate than ourselves, which we would do well to ponder.
ENZO PEDROCCHI
0 comments:
Post a Comment