Author Archives: Paola Trevino

Yesterday we read in the gospel the well-known passage of the lost sheep. Maybe some of you will identify; I do very much. I have been lost and the Good Shepherd has found me and carried me over His shoulders, … Continue reading →

We celebrate the day of the Immaculate Conception, patron of the United States. Mission Youth Staff starts the day early; we are heading south to Haiti on a scouting mission to find sites for our future missions. In the psalm … Continue reading →

Last week we reflected on Joy. This week let’s take another look at the manger scene and look for hope! Hope: Again, what can I expect from a baby in a cave, or of some shepherds talking of “crazy tidings.” … Continue reading →

Yesterday we went to pray vespers and have dinner at IC Catholic Church with our RC family. Most of the LC community and Consecrated women were able to join us for a beautiful Advent celebration. In our conversation one of … Continue reading →

These four words are written all over: in every Christmas card, newsstand, shopping center, window, manger scene, Christmas carol. No matter what faith you profess you can’t deny that this season is full of joy, peace, hope and love. Let’s … Continue reading →

Almost three months ago I arrived to my new community: Chicago, the Windy City! After four years in Dallas, the change has been “interesting.” At times it may seem that we consecrated people have no heart. But I can tell … Continue reading →

One of the things that have always attracted me of RC is the family spirit. No matter where I have been — and I have been around, from The Outback to the Far East, Europe, South America, North America, Oceania … Continue reading →

No matter where we go, poverty is poverty, misery is misery, injustice is injustice. Now I am in the Far East Island of the Philippines; a few months ago I was in Brazil. In a couple of months I will … 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 →

On Wednesday, we had a little pow-wow with Sr. Mahima, MC (“glory” in Hindi) who has been a Missionary of Charity for 35 years. She reflected so much peace, joy, and freedom; she transmitted Christ! 35 years of service to … Continue reading →