El amor cruza fronteras / Love crosses borders
In this season of deep reflection called Lent, we are beckoned into the wilderness—a realm defined not by geography but by the state of the soul. It is a place of testing, struggle, and stark reckoning. In the Gospel narrative, we encounter Jesus in this wilderness: hungry, vulnerable, and solitary, standing defiant against forces bent… Continue reading No Way Back Home
Jesus didn’t build barriers—he crossed them. He taught us to love our neighbor, not to fear them.
This crossroad in history is our Shiphrah and Puah moment—now is the time for our faith and love to rise up against fearmongers. If Shiphrah and Puah could resist oppression and inspire others, we too can act with great love and do likewise in this moment.
As the incoming administration plans to centralize power and deepen harm to immigrant communities, Casa Alterna stands firm, combining resistance with radical hospitality to create a sustainable and loving response.
This Election Day, let us reflect on our commitment to justice and solidarity with the oppressed, recognizing that our choices have the power to uplift the marginalized and create a world where love triumphs over hate.
At Casa Alterna, unexpected challenges foster unity and compassion. When eight asylum seekers arrived, long-term residents eagerly offered support, turning their own experiences into acts of healing. Together, they shared food, culture, and stories, creating moments of joy and hope. Such connections enhance our shared humanity and vision for a more beautiful world.
Violence does not solve problems or bring positive change.
In offering hospitality while on medical leave, I learned that I do not carry this weight on my shoulders alone.
"This is my broken body, offered in sacrifice for Christ and compassionate solidarity with those enduring unjust suffering today."
The combined meaning of the babies’ names, 'beloved strength,' embodies the beauty and resilience within Casa Alterna’s walls, visible now more than ever.
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