Sister Sophie Boudri Awarded For Work With Palestinian Orphans In Bethlehem
ZENIT“No Justice Without Forgiveness,” “Mother” of Abandoned Children Says
ROME, MAY 13, 2002 (Zenit.org).-Palestinian orphans were able to eat at the height of the siege in Bethlehem, thanks to the tireless dedication of their “Mother.”
Lebanese Sister Sophie Boudri is the directress of the century old orphanage in Bethlehem run by the Daughters of Charity. The orphanage depends on the donations of pilgrims who are also housed there as guests.
The “La Creche,” as the orphanage is called, is committed to the care of children, most of whom are illegitimate and rejected by Palestinian families, “ashamed” of a daughter´s pregnancy out of wedlock.
Sister Sophie was present in Rome on Saturday to receive the Bellisario award, in recognition for her work. The award was conferred by the Association of Italian Enterprises (Confindustria).
A small, thin figure, Sister Sophie began her testimony saying: “I bring you the suffering of Palestinian, Jewish, and Christian women. We are women and God has put tenderness and love in our hearts. With this love we will save the world.”
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