I can’t tell you how many times I’ve told to “follow my dreams.” That message seems to be everywhere in American society. As children, we’re told we can be anything we want. We can reach for the stars! There’s nothing necessarily wrong with that message, but what if God’s plan for us is better than […]
One Priest. One Faith. 31 Congregations.
Once a month, Father Juan Reyes celebrates Mass at this makeshift chapel in Batey #2. The Batey is one of many communities formed by poor Haitian immigrants who have migrated to the Dominican Republic in search of gainful employment in the sugar cane fields. Fr. Juan travels to an astonishing 30 remote locations like this […]
The Triune God: the heart of holistic ministry
The Gospel reading for Trinity Sunday Mass was John 16:12-15, where Jesus declares his divine authority – “All that belongs to the Father is mine” – and his connection with the Holy Spirit. Trinity Sunday reminds us that a holistic approach to poverty relief flows from a holistic view of God. Our God is one, […]
Light for the Nations
From Sunday’s Mass reading: Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. a bruised reed he […]
