By the last day of missionary work, the missionaries are tired and well spent but by the grace and strength of God, we keep on going. This particular Friday, June 12, was no different. We were up at the dawn to worship together at the Eucharist at 6:15 a.m. The readings for the day focused [...]
On Thursday morning, June 11, we celebrated the Feast of St. Barnabas, Apostle and Martyr. Father Jon Robbins celebrated while I gave a reflection on the patron saint of the day, Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, the Son of Consolation. During the week, our biblical readings have been focusing on the marks of mission. However, [...]
As we approach the middle of the week of our missionary work in Belize, the normal routine of Mass at 6:15 a.m. followed by breakfast, the loading of bags and items in preparation for our departure from the hotel at 8:00 a.m. was all in order. Today’s Scriptural readings served as a reminder that we [...]
Friday, June 13, 2014 Usually on our mission trips, Fridays are light with the afternoon off so that the team could relax or to buy gifts for their family and friends before returning home. However, this was not be the case. It would be a fun [...]
Today, Monday, June 9, was our first day of missionary work. The Eucharist took place outside of the hotel under a small pavilion. It is a beautiful setting in the center of the hotel campus. The hotel staff at Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza has been [...]