Volunteers

Two worlds come together in the U.S. heartland

By Mike Beckman

Creating community leaders one woman at a time

By Elisabeth Román

When Maria initially accepted help from the women who came knocking at her front door all she wanted was to get a driver’s license. For the mother of four children, one born with autism, being able to drive meant Maria could finally take her children to school and to their many doctor appointments.

Sharing your talent with others

By Santiago Fernández

My mother once told me: “Son, always share your talent with the church and place it at the service of God, for it was God who gave it to you.” These wise words have always accompanied my ministry and given me strength during difficult times.

Mentors in Faith give teens a new outlook at Notre Dame

By Leonard DeLorenzo

Why bother to volunteer?

By Carmen Aguinaco

We often hear young people say, “When vacation time gets here, I’m going to sleep all day.” Sounds like quite an ambitious project, right? Others, however, think that when they have spare time they will volunteer to help out with a good cause. This too is ambitious, but less understandable. Why would you give up your precious time doing something that you will not be compensated for, at least with money?

Lay missioner in Brazil works to defend God's creation

by Flávio Rocha

Many of us grew up thinking that sacredness is present only in churches and temples. For some of our ancestors, however, everything was sacred. It didn’t imply that they didn’t kill animals to sustain themselves or cut trees to build their houses. But they did understand that they needed to respect the balance of nature.

Volunteers give time to educate others

Theology students learn Mexican culture

by Dorothy Peterson

Where is God? Obviously, God is present to people within specific contexts. For Hispanics, the presence of God occurs in the same places where their lives seem to be so intricately connected: family, faith, work, fiesta.

Puerto Rican role model inspires others

by Elisabeth Román

Years after the death of Charlie, many testify to their growth of a living faith thanks to his teachings together with the integrity of his life and exemplary service. Others say Carlos Manuel’s passion for Christ awakened in them their vocation to religious life.

An “insane decision” changed her life

by Mónica Santos

I once thought it would be fun to spend part of my summer in a mission working with children in the Dominican Republic. It ended up being much more than a diversion or doing something good during the summer.