Less than a year ago, families in San Miguel los Lotes lost everything beneath a cataclysmic downpour of burning ash and rock. Now the survivors of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano eruption … (read more)
Lost World: The Aftermath of Guatemala’s Volcanic Disaster
I walked at “ground zero” of Volcán de Fuego’s eruption just 17 days after the disaster. The town I stood in used to be San Miguel Los Lotes, but it … (read more)
A Country of Contrast
Nicaragua is a nation of contrasts, fittingly earning its reputation as “the land of fire and water” (a reference to its many volcanoes and lakes). But contrasts of a more … (read more)
The Face of Christ in Haiti
Haiti is a country with a complicated history and many challenges. It has faced political instability and relentless natural disasters. Its people have had to overcome extreme poverty, starvation, dehydration … (read more)
God’s Presence in the Prison
I was apprehensive about tagging along with the Cap-Haitien Prison Ministry in Haiti. I had heard stories about prisons in developing countries, but I had never seen one for myself. … (read more)
Joy to the World
When I was preparing to take my first trip as a Cross Catholic staff writer, I expected to encounter poverty in developing nations. I did not immediately consider the joy … (read more)
At First Glance: A Newcomer’s Impression of Cross Catholic Outreach
As a new writer at Cross, a few things have quickly become clear: This is a family. Every member of the family matters. Every person connected with Cross – whether … (read more)