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Compassion & Common-sense

“Ben” had lived in housing commission with his mother for 18 years. When she passed away in 2005 he was evicted for rental arrears. At the age of 29 he became homeless, moving between temporary but unaffordable short term accommodation while dealing with his mother’s loss. He became depressed (which was undiagnosed) and struggled in [...]

Biblical Hospitality and Asylum Seekers

“Let all visitors who chance to arrive be welcomed as if it were Christ himself.” –Benedictine Rule

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2

Hospitality is a cardinal biblical value. It is [...]