HUNDREDS of Durban’s homed and homeless people will gather at the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) for its annual meal of reconciliation on December 16 at 11:00.
The director of the DHC, Raymond Perrier said members of the public are invited to join approximately 200 homeless people and refugees to a sit-down meal, to break down the barriers of class, colour and nationality.
“The simple gesture of sharing a meal together has been profoundly moving for all those who have previously attended. Prior to Covid-19, the meal of reconciliation has been an annual ritual at the DHC being commemorated in Durban on December 16, South Africa’s national Day of Reconciliation,” he said.
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Perrier said the late Archbishop Denis Hurley and Paddy Kearny both committed their lives to bring about reconciliation: between Christians of different traditions, between people of different faiths, between different races and cultures, and between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’.
“Being Durban, the food served, typically, is breyani and, being the DHC, there will be an interfaith dimension. As in previous years, the plan is to serve breyani donated by the Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Jewish communities,” he said.
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There is safe parking behind the Emmanuel Cathedral.
To support, or make a contribution, email Raymond@denishurleycentre.org.
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