From February 2, 2023 Haiti makes it abundantly clear that poverty is painful. But far beneath the surface, you find the priceless seed of hope. Not just a fairy tale hope, but a gritty hope rooted in total dependency upon God. As I walked with the poor, I encountered my own true poverty and the radical truth of the Gospel:…
From February 1, 2023 I began work on a film in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in December 2009. Just weeks after I returned home, on January 10, 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, demolishing most of the city, killing more than 300,000 people, and leaving a million-and-half people homeless. I returned to Haiti just days after the earthquake on a chartered plane…
From January 31, 2023 “What earthly sweetness remains unmixed with grief?” That is the beginning of a hymn penned by ab eighth-century theologian and poet, St. John of Damascus. The hymn is often sung at the funeral service of Orthodox Christians. It could be sung every day at Santa Chiara.
From January 30, 2023 Last evening Gabens gave me an update on the situation on the ground. The weekend was peaceful…which was predictable. Cars were on the streets. Stores were open. On Saturday, Michel and Gabens were able to do some food shopping. On Sunday afternoon Gabens was able to drive to Santa Chiara for a few hours to check…