It had been a long time since we gathered together. Thus, on Pentecost Sunday, we reunited for a BBQ. Most of the ladies who joined us live in our neighborhood. We have gotten to know them over the past years: we pay them regular visits, and they also come to our home from time to time....
I would like to share with you a story about Diana and Cirilo. Diana is from Mexico, so I met her four years ago in my English class. She is a quiet one, but her presence is so beautiful. We always greeted each other with a smile in class and over time, I began to...
Grace is from Puerto Rico and she came to America when she was 12 years old. Life was not easy; the cross followed her. She lived in darkness and fear. A few months ago she felt so much emptiness and could not find the meaning of her life, so she was tempted to end it...
In September 2018, I began to study English to improve my speaking and understanding. In this class, I had the chance to meet many lovely people. The teacher always said to us, “Make yourself comfortable. We come here not only for study, but also to help each other, to become friends, and to share life.”...
In my English class, I met a lady named Lena. We became friends little by little, and I learned that she loves to pray the rosary. One day, she came to class upset. I did not know what had happened, so when the class ended, I simply asked her, “Would you like for me and...
A simple story that I want to share with you has to do with the volunteer work I have been doing at CHIPS. CHIPS is a place where food donations are packed and given to people who are homeless, and now also the many unemployed because of the Coronavirus. I go there to help every...