Author Archives: Paola Trevino

During my lunch break I went to pray a rosary with a sick little boy who had just arrived. Chenidel, is 17 months old and weighs 2.8 kg. All the weight is in his head; his tiny body is so … Continue reading →

We just finished our first mission in the year 2014 here in Haiti. 31 young missionaries are on their way home after a week of service. We stay with another 20 to continue the work. Last night we had our … Continue reading →

Today the gospel talked about the leper that Christ cleanses. Leprosy is a neurological illness that numbs your body, especially the extremities. They go numb, you can’t feel anything. Aren’t we all leapers in so many ways? Aren’t we numb … Continue reading →

I’m starting the new year on a mission trip in Haiti with 51 amazing missionaries from all over: from the south of Chile, to Texas, Iowa, Illinois, and all the way west to California. As always, Haiti has something special. … Continue reading →

I remember after September 11, many people asked: Where was God? And in all my travels to third- world countries on missionary work, very often I also have the temptation to ask: Where’s God in the mist of so much … Continue reading →

Love: no matter how cute or ugly a baby is, he always inspires love. All babies are lovable because they are weak. No matter if you are rich or poor, king or queen, businessman or businesswoman, student, athlete, shepherd or … Continue reading →

We continue in our path to the discover those words that mark the season; we’ve reflected upon joy and hope, this week let’s get a closer look into peace. Peace: No fast walking, no texts, no chat rooms, no loud … Continue reading →

Our last day here in Haiti. We just go home for meetings and Christmas — and then come back with 50 missionaries to start the year 2014 in Haiti. It is almost four years since we started coming to Haiti … Continue reading →

Our Lady of Guadalupe promised: Do not fear — am I not here, who am your mother?  Her words have been my consolation today in a very special way. As you may know, I have been n Haiti for the … Continue reading →

Today we started the day quite early: 4:30 am to be exact. Destination: La Caye a beautiful beach city south east from Port Au Prince. Upon arrival we went to see an old friend of mine, Sr Genova MC. While … Continue reading →