Author Archives: Paola Trevino

“In faith we are begotten as children of God; charity causes us to persevere concretely in our divine sonship, bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit”. Like father like son/daughter? What’s the Father like? The bible says, “By their fruits … Continue reading →

“When we look at ourselves, we are saddened by our feelings; when we look at God, we rejoice in his love.” (St. Bernard of Clairvaux) I saw God in all the suffering kids and moms; I saw God in the … Continue reading →

Today there was at tiny little baby on a scooter.  We called him “the surfer”, and he would not let go of it. E even if you would try to sit him down – nothing — he would hold tight … Continue reading →

Embrace the commandment…what commandment? “Love one another as I have loved you”. How much does He love us? As much as He gave His life for us, He died crucified for us, for you and for me. That’s how much … Continue reading →

Spring Break: Sun, beach, sleep, travel…only one of them was a reality for 78 young people who left their country to go serve those in need. 60 young men traveled to Mexico to bring all their skills: carpentry, masonry, building, … Continue reading →

Today at the malnourished clinic in Haiti was “Mother’s visiting day”. Over a hundred cranky, crying sick babies were suddenly calm when the doors of the rooms were opened and the mothers start marching in. Maybe the mother can’t give … Continue reading →

“Through faith we enter into friendship with the Lord, through charity this friendship is lived and cultivated”. We enter into a friendship that needs to be cultivated. Well then I need to “befriend” Christ in more than my Facebook, in … Continue reading →

“Faith is knowing the truth and adhering to it; charity is “walking” in the truth”. What truth? The truth our faith tells us: that God is love and He has love me first; That I need to pardon my brother … Continue reading →

Since I was a little girl I always heard that Holy Week was the “week of love”. In some countries they call it “The Higher Week”. If that name holds true, if Holy Week is indeed a “higher” week, the … Continue reading →

Yesterday I went to visit a friend who had open-heart surgery. The heart is such a small organ, but so important to our survival. It made me think. The human heart is good by nature, but the world tries to … Continue reading →