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)
Tag: orphans
The God Who Rescues
The God Who Rescues Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from … (read more)
Love for all God’s precious children
Mary, the Filipino girl in this photo, is deaf and blind, but she compensates for her handicap with an acute sense of smell. She often uses this special ability to … (read more)
A Cardboard Crib
The Christmas tree was lit. The angels were dressed in white and gold. And the nervous laughter of my students filled the air as they waited for their parents and … (read more)
Pineapples and Soda Cans
Having grown up on a ranch, I always keep an eye out for agriculture-related things while traveling. I think it’s amazing how God has given us the know-how to feed … (read more)
What Makes This Nun Tick
When I talk to nuns and priests overseas who spend their lives ministering to the poor, I often wonder what makes them tick. I especially wondered that about Sr. Mary … (read more)
Positive Impact in Mozambique
It’s always amazing to me when I see evidence of how Cross Catholic-supported ministries are having a positive impact on people’s lives all around the world. Seeing that impact firsthand … (read more)
Reacting to Injustice
The recent conflicts in countries throughout the Middle East offer a glimpse of what can happen when people feel they’ve been treated unjustly. The result of perceived injustice can range … (read more)
Progress at Pwoje Espwa
It’s always encouraging to see a tangible result of our donors’ generosity, especially in a place like Haiti that is in such desperate need of good news. One of those … (read more)
Pwoje Espwa: Girls Dorm Construction Update
We have some exciting updates to share with you about Pwoje Espwa (Project Hope), an orphanage led by Father Marc Boisvert in southern Haiti that Cross Catholic and our generous … (read more)