Day Thirteen

We rose this morning and celebrated mass with the Brothers of Manila followed by a sumptuous breakfast. We commenced this morning working in the Apostulate, shaving the men and cleaning the children's section upstairs. 

This was followed by a visit to three families' homes in the local area that the Brothers support. This was a confronting experience to say the least. We thought visiting the dump site was difficult but nothing could have prepared us for what we saw today regarding their living conditions. Yet again we were amazed by their humility and welcome, something we will never forget. 

This afternoon the brothers treated us to an afternoon of competition. The stakes were high but volleyball was the eventual winner. There was some conjecture about Fr Damian's scoring so he retired and the stand in ref took over (me). After 5minutes they were calling for the return of Father.

All that awaits is the rosary, dinner and battling traffic to the airport.