My first encounter with Sra. Lili was impactful to say the least. Still adapting to life on mission, I entered her home with two of the other missionaries. The odor of putrid urine hit me like a wall; the darkness of the room alone was despairing. This was the first experience I remember having here...
One of the most striking things for me from the start has been the incredible hospitality of our friends. As I have slowly learned the mission and come to know each friend, I have been so welcomed and have experienced the true gratuitousness of hospitality. With each encounter, I have come to see the incredible...
I have participated in mission work with Con-solatio twice! I stayed at the mission house in Romania for a week during my study abroad semester, and I did nursing home ministry for an afternoon with the missionaries at the Brooklyn house...
We have a friend named Jose. A year ago, his wife died and since then he has been living alone with many dogs and usually spends his solitude drinking cachaza...
New Year’s was celebrated in Brooklyn in the company of several missionary alumni, who came “home” for the festivities! Here are some of their reflections...