About two months ago, as Fr. Louis, Michel (Fr. Louis’ brother), Sara, MarcArthur (Haitian missionary), and I were driving to see the Missionaries of Charity we got to talking about the many things that are so . . . Haiti. I remembered that movie, and in particular that scene, and I thought to myself “This is Haiti.”
Now every time something happens that could only happen here or is just normal/expected by Haitian standards, our response is “T.I.H.”
Part 1. Lessons being learned Transitions are difficult. Don’t get me wrong, I think starting a new chapter in the book of your life is great, but I also know that for me it rarely is a walk in the park. I have been living in Haiti for 1 month and 4 days now. It has been a hard transition. Some things I have personally found to be challenging: Culture shock Being homesick Being the only one in the beginning stages of knowing the language while the rest of the team has a pretty
I know, it has been about a month since I posted last – SORRY! I actually started to blog about three different times. Once I thought I would write about how God is teaching me humility, then I thought I would write about how God tied in humility with the gift of the fear of the Lord, then I thought I would write about what I have been learning about Theology of the Body (I just read “Heaven’s Song” by Christiopher West). So I started all these blogs but I never finished them – in part because
So first of all I would like to apologize because for my VERY long delay in posting up an update – yikes 
Sorry! A lot has been going on but that does not excuse me not posting, so I apologize. Thank you for your prayers and support, YOU, yes YOU are channels of grace for all Life Teen missionaries and we appreciate you more than words can say. You are part of this mission, or rather, His mission. In JPII’s encyclical, Mission of the Redeemer, he says that the Church is missionary by its very nature.
So this week I helped lead formation, and I talked about one of the Core Values – Authenticity. It was really good to just read through the Bible and the Catechism, and the Core Values book. God just convicted me of truth that I needed to be reminded of, truth that I know I still need to be more firmly rooted in. So I thought I would post up what we talked about in formation. I pray it is encouraging and that truth really speaks to you today 
* Authenticity – To conform to an original so as
This missionary year has been one of firsts, I walked on a frozen lake for the first time I used a nail gun for the first time I used a chainsaw for the first time I used a cordless electric pole chainsaw for the first time I helped lead worship for the confirmation retreat, it’s the first time I’ve ever helped with worship on a weekend retreat I played/sang the first song I ever learned on guitar in front of someone for the first time I helped put up insulation at one of our cabins (John
So today during formation Chris told us about a friend of his, Mother Nadine (Intercessors of the Lamb) and how this one time in prayer she got an image of a throne in her heart, and God told her that on this throne there currently were two people on it – God and her. And God said to her, “Right now there are two people on this throne, and I am not moving.” God is not moving. He is NOT MOVING! What a consolation! In a I way I know I am on the throne of my heart. I wrestle with His love for me.
I have been thinking about what to blog about in regards to the silent retreat and honestly, I don’t think words can convey what God began to do in my soul and really, what He continues to do. In part because I am still in the midst of understanding what He revealed and in part because sometimes words just aren’t enough. I think that He is leading me into a deeper love for Him, a love where I can freely be His beloved and live into that identity. What I think I am learning is that being His beloved
I enjoyed my Christmas break so much. I feel like last time (Thanksgiving break) I did not pray into the break much, I figured it would be fine. My family is pretty solid and devout to the faith so I thought I will have n issues really. But when I got home I found my heart embracing a defensive posture as opposed to a posture of love. I found my heart giving into impatience one too many times. I felt like I did not love as I could or should have. I learned a lot from Thanksgiving break. So going
I am being pursued. Over the past few days a couple of scripture passages have stood out to me, Isaiah 62:3-5 You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem held by your God. No more shall men call you “Forsaken,” or your land “Desolate,” But you shall be called “My Delight,” and your land “Espoused.” For the LORD delights in you, and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so
