Three years ago, I made the decision to serve as a full-time missionary with GYC. I remember saying it would only be for one year, never imagining that within that year, God would completely rewrite my plans. During our most recent GYC training in Colombia ????????, I found myself reflecting on who I was three…
During our daily visits providing spiritual support to many families in our community, we came across a Shipibo grandmother named Tita, who was having some serious health problems. She lives alone with her son, Daniel, who has been blind since birth. Tita cooks over an open fire in a little stove in her little thatched…
My name is Isaac Joaquín Díaz, and this is my story. I grew up with my grandparents and my mother because my biological father left my mom when he found out she was pregnant with me. I never had my father’s presence in my life. When I was four years old, my mom met my…
Juan is a cheerful boy who helps his mom every day at the market selling refreshments. His family has been poor for a long time, resulting in Juan being in a state of malnutrition with fragile bones . One afternoon on his way back from school he tripped and tried to catch himself on his…
End-of-year celebrations are always associated with buying new things or surprise gifts that bring joy to many children and families. Many children in Peru dream of receiving toys during the Christmas season, hoping to enjoy a family night together. However, the lack of economic resources in the poorest households means they cannot afford this privilege.…
54-year old Alicia has a very difficult life. She has to serve the roles of both mother and father to her youngest child, Sarita. One day a wound mysteriously appeared on Alicia’s foot. It slowly expanded in size and in discomfort, until Alicia began to fear that she would be unable to work any longer. …
Where does a young person go when they have no one to share their problems with? Where does a young person go when their life is only full of sadness and tears? Who will be the hands and arms of Jesus when they have no one to embrace them, no shoulders to cry on, and…