On a recent trip to Guatemala, I was reminded of how universal the love of a parent can be. I was visiting Hope of Life, and the ministry took me … (read more)
Tag: Guatemala
My Visit to the Dump
On a recent mission trip to Guatemala, I had one of those experiences that hits you in the gut – the kind … (read more)
Dreams Come Home through Safe Housing
Thanks to the kindness of friends of Cross Catholic Outreach and our ministry partners in the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Lima in Guatemala, families who once lived in dilapidated … (read more)
These “God Moments” Keep Us Going
Over the last few years, some of our ministry staff have begun gathering to share “God moments” they’ve experienced in the course of their work. These sharing times are opportunities … (read more)
Homes Dedicated to the Lord in Guatemala
In the Diocese of Zacapa in Guatemala, Father Francisco Murcia dedicated the home of Marina Mendez and her daughters. Before moving into her new home, Marina and her daughters were … (read more)
A small gesture with a big impact
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference. We’d been traveling from house to house in rural Guatemala, meeting beneficiaries of a community-wide water project, when we met … (read more)
I loved my new house. Then they showed me theirs…
In January, my family achieved a life goal. We bought our first house. After months of web searches and house-of-horror viewings, the century-old, brick house seemed to descend out of … (read more)
Divine Appointments
On my first trip to the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Lima, I had no idea what God had in store for me. My simple intent was to learn more … (read more)
Best Friends
When we dropped in on the children eating lunch at the Misioneros del Camino orphanage in Guatemala, we captured a precious moment: a 1-and-half year old in a highchair reaching … (read more)
Doing Church in Cuilapa, Guatemala
Cuilapa is a town for the ears. A town of dogs barking, roosters crowing, horns blasting, fireworks bursting, loudspeakers blasting, and upbeat music pumping. It’s also a town of bells—great … (read more)