In offering hospitality while on medical leave, I learned that I do not carry this weight on my shoulders alone.
Finding a Way Home
Author: Anton
Broken Bodies and Beloved Solidarity: A Holy Week Journey
"This is my broken body, offered in sacrifice for Christ and compassionate solidarity with those enduring unjust suffering today."
“Beloved Strength: Welcoming New Life and Resilience”
The combined meaning of the babies’ names, 'beloved strength,' embodies the beauty and resilience within Casa Alterna’s walls, visible now more than ever.
A Sanctuary of Love
In a world often dominated by stories of adversity and suffering, Glenda and Daniel remind us that there is always some small act of love that we can offer. We can always make room for kindness and caring.
Three Years of Radical Hospitality and Lessons Learned
Casa Alterna stands as a testament to the power of radical hospitality, celebrating the resilience of asylum seekers, challenging societal norms, and inviting you to join our hopeful journey in support of a love that crosses borders.
Nourishing Bonds
"The Divine delights in the gracious act of sharing a meal prepared with love."
The Quinceañera and the One-Armed Companion
"That day, it was not just Britany's quinceañera that we celebrated. We celebrated the awe-inspiring beauty of connection, the unwavering strength found in acts of selfless love, and the profound transformation that compassion can bring."
The Power of Welcome
This is the first time I have ever been made to feel welcome by an American in this country."
Not Alone
"This is the last photo I took with my son on my last day with him. He was only two weeks old."
The Gift of a Courageous Heart: An Epiphany reflection, part two
In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant ‘To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart.’
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