Today started very early with a simple breakfast of cereal and coffee at 5:30am in order to get out the door by 6:00am to head to Lake Atitlan! We stopped at a scenic overlook near the lake to grab some photos and stretch our legs (it is about a 2.5 hour drive. When we got… Read More Guatemala – Day 7 – 6/13/24
This morning in prayer I was reflecting on John 1:38-39a: Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” And how Jesus asks each of us first “what do you… Read More Guatemala – Day 6 – 6/12/25
In prayer this morning I continued reflecting on the Gospel of John. “And from his fulness have we all received, grace upon grace.” – John 1:16 and how we really are totally dependent on God in order to accomplish anything in this life. That every grace we receive is due to God and how all… Read More Guatemala – Day 5 – 6/11/25
I started the morning again with some prayer time before breakfast. Breakfast today was a bacon wrapped egg, beans and tortillas, waffles topped with fruit, cereal and milk, and orange juice. After breakfast we went to Hogar los Gozosos which is an orphanage and school for children with special medical needs. They have 22 children… Read More Guatemala – Day 4 – 6/10/25
The day started with some prayer time this morning. I have been praying with the Gospel of John and today I spent time meditating on John 1:11-12 He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to… Read More Guatemala – Day 3 – 6/9/25
Happy Solemnity of Pentecost! Today we celebrate the birthday of the Catholic Church! We started the day with breakfast at 7:30am. I say this every year, but the food the sisters make us is absolutely delicious! For breakfast we had an egg bake with peppers and onions, refried pinto beans, tortillas and the most delicious… Read More Guatemala – Day 2 – 6/8/25
Hello! I am off on another adventure, back to Guatemala! I am excited to be back and see some old friends and be able to serve the people there again. This year is a little different in that I’m not going with a specific group (in years past I have gone with St. Pius X… Read More Guatemala – Day 1 – 6/7/25
Apologies for the delay in posting, I was exhausted last night and couldn’t finish writing before I fell asleep. Without further ado: First, Happy Father’s Day! It has been such a joy and a blessing to be with my dad on this trip. It has been so fun to see him interact with the teens… Read More Day 7 – 6/16/24 – Guatemala
Today was a bit more relaxing of a day as we wind down our trip! A lot of our group opted to go on a longer hike this morning, they left around 5:45am and didn’t get back to the convent until nearly 8:30am. I decided to stay back and so I was the only one… Read More Day 6 – 6/15/24
Once again we started today with Mass at 7am, the first reading talked about how Elijah didn’t hear God in the wind or the earthquake or the fire, but rather in the still small voice. Fr. Mark reminded us that we often find God in the little things, and that as we continue on our… Read More Day 5 – 6/14/24 – Guatemala
Road to Emmaus 