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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring this difficult experience with the Coronavirus, we pray. We pray a lot asking our heavenly Father to protect and bless our friends and all the world. This is a unique opportunity to turn to God for help. It is also a time of reflection about the meaning of our life and the importance of being able to communicate with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am sitting alone in my office. There is no one else on campus as it is closed for already more than a week and for nobody knows how long. The school is not beautiful without the children. I MISS THEM ALL! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, no students or teachers are infected with the virus. Hopefully they will all rest and overcome this dangerous world crisis. I try to be in touch with the teachers and with some students by telephone. What I am sure of, is that all of them and everyone with no exception is staying at home waiting to come back to school. Many among teachers and among the students called to say being forced to stay at home is making us see how vital the school is because it brings us all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We think of you, dear beloved friends in the United\nStates. Our prayers include you and your country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We yearn for the day when we would be able to welcome you here\nand to fly to the US and meet with, as many as possible, of you. You all are\nvery dear and extremely important in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We pray the Almighty God to protect you and to protect humanity|\nfrom this strange virus. This virus is teaching us that we are one again. No\nblack no white no man no woman no child no adult but we are equal in the eyes\nof God We hope that humanity will be converted too much tolerance, much more\ncompassion. May the lord bless you and bless all of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abuna Elias Chacour <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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