Monthly Archives: July 2013

This morning I woke up really early to pray my meditation at the small chapel in the LC house. I was all by myself in the Chapel and heard some noises outside. I thought one of the priests was praying … Continue reading →

Yesterday when I was coming home on the bus, we stopped for awhile at one point. The bus driver told us that there was heavy traffic because there was a demonstration going on ahead of us. I think he found … Continue reading →

As you might know, the World Youth Day did not start yet. It will start officially on the 23rd, and pilgrims start to arrive on the weekend. So, why am I here already? I am here because I am a … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was going back to the legionary house in Rio where I am staying. I took the bus, and there was no seat for me. A young man stood up and said “Father, please take my seat” I said … Continue reading →

So, why am I a pilgrim and a volunteer? Two years ago when I decided to go to the WYD and my superiors gave me permission I started to think about how I would organize my trip. A friend of … Continue reading →

I waited for this day for a long time. When Rio de Janeiro was announced to be the next city of World Youth Day two years ago, I started asking God for the grace to be able to participate. The … Continue reading →

On the occasion of the 4th of July I asked myself: what is the greatest threat to our freedom as Americans? Is it a foreign military power or an attack by terrorists? We can never rule out the possibility of … Continue reading →

When I was ordained a deacon at the end of June, I thought I was going to be crying the whole ceremony. I didn’t cry at all. I was ecstatic to be ordained but the emotions weren’t as overwhelming as … Continue reading →

If a stranger had to walk into the Centro de Formación of Monterrey, where I have lived for the past five years, and guess what religious order it belonged to, he might have a hard time. I say “might”, because … Continue reading →

June 8: The adventures in the Mayan Jungle began. 47 missionaries, age 13 to women and men of 55, all young at heart and ready to serve in the Mayan Communities. The project? To build three houses, 10 bathrooms, and … Continue reading →