“Where have you felt closest to Jesus this week?” The spiritual reflection I heard today posed this question, which I initially dismissed as vague and “touchy-feely.” Then I remembered my volunteer duty on Thursday with FAITH, speaking and praying with immigrants called to the federal courthouse complex. It was a distressing day, as most of … Continue reading Experiencing Jesus in His Distressing Disguise
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A Ministry of Presence & Accompaniment
The past two afternoons, I have been a volunteer with FAITH: "Faithful Accompaniment In Trust and Hope." It's a 3-month-old program of the Catholic diocese here to practice the ministry of presence and accompaniment at the federal immigration courthouse downtown. We stand in hallways outside courtrooms or sit in as observers. We talk to those … Continue reading A Ministry of Presence & Accompaniment
Cory Trenda 