Testimony sharing in the bosque.
Mass at las Clarisas (Poor Clares)
Capilla de los dos corazones: Our in-house chapel.
From Porch of our house.
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Hola and la Paz de Cristo!
I can't believe I've only been here for 2 and a half weeks! It is really beginning to feel like home here, praise God! Actually, it's felt pretty homey from the beginning...I am very happy here. God reveals Himself in everything and everyone...I'm learning to accept His perfection instead of trying to create my own! His is much much better.
Last week was unlike anything I've ever experienced. We drove about 2 hours into the forest (bosque) and up the mountains to a city called Guajiquiro. It was cold! From there, we drove even higher into the mountains to get to a small village. It was more extremely rustic, and incredibly beautiful. We met and visited the people who lived there, and in the afternoons held catechism/youth-group meetings, and Mass with confessions for the people there. Then in the evenings we held holy hours with them. We were blessed to have a CFR priest with us the whole week. It is amazing to bring Jesus in the Eucharist to people because then you really know that it is HIM they are receiving and nothing that you have to bring. You become only a facilitator; a vessel of God's work through the Holy Spirit. This was helpful to remember, as somehow I ended up giving 5 15-minute talks in Spanish during the week! I shared my candle during our last holy hour with a little guy named Luis that we got to know during the week. He gave me so much hope! In his joy and happiness, in the way he took care of his sister, and the way he received with excitement all the lessons and songs throughout the week. Please keep all the people we met in your prayers; that they might continue to respond to Christ as He calls them to new life.
I miss you all, and hope you are enjoying the beginning of Fall, wherever you are! Toast some apple cider for me!
In Jesus' AMAZING love,
MJ
5 comments:
Keep spreading the Word, Meredith! Sounds like God is blessing you. Your Spanish must be developing quickly with your requirements. Keep us posted as you find time. And stay safe!
God bless you and the people of Honduras.
In Christ,
Jamie
Wow! The view from your front porch is spectacular... an awesome place for you to serve the Lord. Be well. We love you!
Marybeth
Mj,
You are truly an amazing woman filled with the fire of the Holy Spirit! I just spent the weekend with your Dad and he is filled with pride over you ... as are all of us! May God continue His blessings upon you in the days and months ahead.
Love, Uncle Tom
MJ, eres una persona increible! Acabo de encontrar tu blog! Es excelente que puedas compartirnos tus experiences en el pais de Honduras. Parece que todo esta super bien con respecto a tu trabajo y tu vida en America Central. Ojala que el Senor continue bendecir tu vida y tus experiencias. Que la paz de Cristo sea contigo siempre!
MJ:
Pookie and I are so proud of you. You are a true misisonary. Not only are you helping the people of Honduras, but you are also helping all of us to see the world more clearly.
Puppaovetal
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