Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Mexico
Did I tell you that I got to go to Guaymas Mexico? It was a wonderful trip. It is on the Sea of Cortez about an 8 hour drive from Phoenix.
We cooperated with the Casa Franciscana, which is a mission of Franciscans. There are two priests and a brother. They have several people that work there helping the poor.
We put a new roof on a lady's house and we helped at a boy's and girl's club in the afternoons. It was really fun playing with the kids. On the Sunday that we were there I was able to celebrate Mass at a local Church. It was good be with the people and work on my Spanish.
We also visited an orphanage. it was very sad. There are 30 children and 3 sisters who take care of them. The sisters are tired, the kids are rough and the air was very dry. If you know anyone who wants to get away from the daily grind and really help someone there is plenty of work there.
Now I am back in the lap of luxury and needing to get rid of some stuff, both physical things and attachments on my soul.
Jesus said in the Gospel today, "Try to enter through the narrow gate."
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elaine and i discussed detachment this morning. she asked if we were supposed to be praying for it and i said that i think the first prayer should be for awareness of the need for certain detachments. like what you are expressing here.
We're watching and listening to you Father...always watching and listening. Your homily on All Saints Day and the "peddling" of the Catechism from the pulpit was...great. Thank you!
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