Category Archives: RC Live

Ever since I was little, there´s been something about a library table being warmed by the sun through a big window. Specifically a library. When I´m surrounded by books, the sun´s warmth is especially magical. Today there were a couple … Continue reading →

Once again I find myself looking at my obvious Lenten penance with hope that God will, once again, help me.  He is so faithful.  The big house we moved into in March 2009 (yes, we moved during Lent; it was … Continue reading →

I recently saw this statue of St Francis of Assisi (outside the Santa Barbara Mission Church in California). It made me think think about how on the Cross, Jesus offers himself to each one of us. He invites each one … Continue reading →

And that is just what they have done. One pair of boots can see a lot during a short 5 months in a foreign country. “Take with you no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals or … Continue reading →

The liturgy to me speaks about walking with Jesus. The journey that the disciples made with Jesus up Mt Tabor, or how God took Abraham “outside”, or even as St Paul tells us that we are on a journey to … Continue reading →

I met a man who killed his girlfriend. I do not know his name, but I do know that the confirmation name that he chose was Ignatius, one of my favorite saints. Ignatius was a marine and struggled with post-traumatic … Continue reading →

Hello! We had another wonderful day, with a deepening sense of joy and gratitude. The morning and early afternoon were as usual, interrupted by some rain, which today was much more “mild”. We got to show the Dzib brothers the … Continue reading →

Everyone is doing so well, inside and out! It has been beautiful to witness how the mission team has come together and each one is finding their place. The building projects are coming along at fast speed, and the communion … Continue reading →

Dear Spain, why must you thwart my every move?! Sound dramatic? Yeah…it is…. I have recently come to the point in my transition to life in Spain where certain items I brought with me from the States are running out. … Continue reading →

Greetings from the City of Joy in Cancun! After an uneventful flight, and a long time through customs (few tourists bring 36 bags of tools, supplies and kitchen ware!) we made it to our lodging for the night in the … Continue reading →