Volunteers

Lay missioner in Brazil works to defend God's creation

by Flávio Rocha

Many of us grew up thinking that sacredness is present only in churches and temples. For some of our ancestors, however, everything was sacred. It didn’t imply that they didn’t kill animals to sustain themselves or cut trees to build their houses. But they did understand that they needed to respect the balance of nature.

Volunteers give time to educate others

Theology students learn Mexican culture

by Dorothy Peterson

Where is God? Obviously, God is present to people within specific contexts. For Hispanics, the presence of God occurs in the same places where their lives seem to be so intricately connected: family, faith, work, fiesta.

Puerto Rican role model inspires others

by Elisabeth Román

Years after the death of Charlie, many testify to their growth of a living faith thanks to his teachings together with the integrity of his life and exemplary service. Others say Carlos Manuel’s passion for Christ awakened in them their vocation to religious life.

An “insane decision” changed her life

by Mónica Santos

I once thought it would be fun to spend part of my summer in a mission working with children in the Dominican Republic. It ended up being much more than a diversion or doing something good during the summer.

Church ministry is not just for priests and nuns

Some people think the church is exclusively the domain of priests, nuns, bishops, and the pope. Maybe you believe that as well. Although deep inside you may feel an attraction to working in the church, you probably think you don’t have a vocation for religious life or the priesthood. What if you were told that through your Baptism you were already a king, priest, or prophet?

Theology students learn Mexican culture

by Dorothy Peterson

Where is God? Obviously, God is present to people within specific contexts. For Hispanics, the presence of God occurs in the same places where their lives seem to be so intricately connected: family, faith, work, fiesta.

Farmworkers seek justice from fast-food giants

by Cruz Salucio

Compassion is key in AIDS ministry

Imagine you are attending a retreat and during a prayer you share something that is affecting your life and you ask the others to pray for you. The next day the retreat leader informs you, in front of everyone, that you should “take a hike” because you are unworthy to be among them.