Monthly Archives: December 2012

Come Sweet Jesus

An Advent Reflection

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We Need God

I had this story shared with me via Facebook, (click here for the story’s link) and I thought it was worth highlighting in my blog, because what this man had to say needs to be part of our national discussion, … Continue reading

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Haiti Update

Today the missionary elves wrapped up many projects!  The morning started off with a big bowl of oatmeal for each missionary, simple but delicious food for hungry and busy missionaries.  Afterwards we piled all the suitcases full of supplies, 20 … Continue reading

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Love, the Only True Remedy

One of the Missionaries of Charity shared a reflection with us: “Haiti is a poverty stricken country but that is not what causes such suffering. Christ was born into poverty. This suffering is caused through neglect. Love is the only … Continue reading

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I Thirst

“I thirst”, the famous phrase of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, is imprinted in all the chapels of her society of Sisters, at the left side of the crucifix. Two words give such a powerful message.  Here in Haiti I … Continue reading

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A family moment

A table full of dollar store candy boxes alongside a big Tupperware container. All eyes are on the library book as I flip through it.   “Take a look at this roof: shaved almonds.” My attentive listeners ooh and ah appreciatively. … Continue reading

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Meeting the President

After celebrating the Immaculate Conception feast day, I thought sharing the following story from one of our own Regnum Christi members about his experience meeting President Obama would be worthwhile.  In our politically divided country, and in our “politically divided” … Continue reading

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A normal, simple day at the Children’s home

For first-time readers, my name is Paola Trevino, consecrated woman in Regnum Christi.  I’m in Port Au Prince, Haiti, on a mission trip with 25 college students. We’re serving with the Missionaries of Charity at their Children’s Home, a clinic … Continue reading

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27 Missionary Elves in Haiti

While most people are baking cookies, buying last-minute gifts, writing Christmas cards, sleeping off their sleepless nights from finals — we have 25 college students, a priest, and a consecrated woman giving their Christmas break to bring Christ’s love to … Continue reading

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El Salvador

Tomorrow I leave for our 5th annual Christmas mission trip to El Salvador with 29 fathers and sons. We will be gone from December 18-23 and are bringing a tremendous amount of soccer equipment and clothes for the poor, thanks … Continue reading

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