Divine Orchestrator at Work in Costa Rica
I imagine God the Father as the composer and the Divine Orchestrator, as the one charged with bringing His will to fruition.
Street Evangelization
Chris Carmody, a missionary father, invites us on his journey with his family as they shared their love for Jesus on the streets of Costa Rica.
Valentine’s Day Shoes for Edrin
Chris Carmody, a missionary father, shares about his beautiful experience gifting shoes to his friend Edrin.
Lenten Reflection 2: Thank God for bringing YOU into existence
Sharing the Joy of Missions with Children
Chris Carmody, a missionary father, shares about World Mission Sunday and how the local people of Costa Rica celebrated this day.
New Life at Sixty
We urgently went to talk to the local parish priest about Johel’s situation, and he agreed to baptize him after we gave him the necessary baptismal preparation talks. Karen and I started going through the materials with Johel right away.
Child-like Faith
A few years ago, an estranged family member showed up at Eusebia’s door with two young girls, aged 3 and 6, that Eusebia had never seen before. The man instructed the girls to sit on Eusebia’s porch while he briefly described the unfortunate circumstances which led their parents to abandon them. He hustled back to his car, and drove away—never to be seen or heard from again.
Celebrating the One Who Brings Hope
Each family that we visited had a uniquely devastating story. There is a man named Marco who for decades supported his family as a woodworker. In 2021, everything came to a grinding halt when Marco suffered a debilitating stroke.
Modern-Day Leprosy
When I arrived I found Ivan laying on the floor of his front room, naked and trembling. His teeth and all around his mouth were covered in dried blood. He was unable to formulate a sentence and rambled emotionally.
Serving Those Who Served Us
What we have observed is that many of [the veterans] do not speak Spanish and can feel very isolated here. We have seen some of them fall into drugs and alcohol abuse among other things, and we have felt called to minister to them in their needs.
A Bit of Relief in the Midst of Despair
When I sat down next to one of the men somebody sneered, “Don’t give him any money. He’ll just use it for drugs!” My heart sank. All these people were just in church professing their love for Jesus, who of course loves the poor. All these people call themselves Christians, and claim to follow Christ…and yet….
The Great Rosary Giveaway
I thank God for moving in the hearts of our team members who rejected the lie that during this time of quarantine they can’t do anything to help others. I thank God for inspiring us to coordinate the Christmas Rosary Giveaway event and also for our amazing missionary friends who were willing to help make this day such a success.
Conduits of Christ
The Holy Spirit inspired us to give away crucifixes as tangible expressions of Jesus’ love for us. We searched and searched, and eventually found a little shop in a faraway town that sells religious items.
Helping Orphans When Others Can’t
“Oh, there are many suffering. Where do we begin?” After discussing several options we agreed to start with a nearby orphanage where a small group of nuns care for 81 kids who were born HIV+.
Meru Children’s Home
Youth Retreat in Kenya
Karen Carmody tells the story of her family putting on a retreat for young people in their diocese in Kenya. Lots of photos and videos!
Visiting Homes in Kenya
Nairobi
Karen Carmody recounts a trip through the slums of Nairobi and into an orphanage run by nuns. A story told in words, pictures, and videos.
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