Day 2 in Siedlce

The day began with morning mass at 7:30 followed by a traditional Polish breakfast of fresh bread, cheeses, eggs, and muesli cereal with warm milk (no meat, it is Friday!).  We then headed to morning catechesis where we learned the three pillars of mercy; merciful acts, merciful words and merciful prayer.

We practiced merciful acts by visiting a Caritas center where children from troubled homes learn, play and grow closer to Jesus.  The children greeted us with a beautiful song and we played games, laughed, exchanged a few gifts and lots of hugs.

Children of Caritas sing for their new American friends

John and Connor set pins in a rousing game of bowling

Card games, puzzles and drawing

Jump rope and hula hoop in the yard

Cards and smiles from the children,

and a handmade gift too!

After a short bus ride, we arrived at Moscibrody, an agricultural restaurant and inn where we learned culinary arts Polish style!  Our instructor, who writes a popular Polish blog on healthy eating, taught us traditional Polish cooking, gluten free and vegan!

While not perfect, we enjoyed the fruits of our labor. But best of all was the fellowship with the many young helpers, our new Polish friends.

And Chris was interviewed, again!