The Catholic University of America Campus Ministry
Serving In Guatemala
March 8, 2025
Staff: Steven Requena, Brenda Velásquez, José Tarragó
We are in Guatemala
by José Tarragó | March 9, 2025 12:58 AM
We arrived safe and are really excited to start the week.
Father Maximo and Father Rudy
by Steven Requena | March 9, 2025 4:43 PM
We are united by one same faith and God.
Getting Ready
by José Tarragó | March 9, 2025 9:00 PM
We spent the afternoon preparing all that we needed for food distribution. Buying and packing bags full of food and cleaning supplies
Prayer
by Steven Requena | March 9, 2025 9:26 PM
Sunset Worship
by Steven Requena | March 9, 2025 9:31 PM
Vamos a Misa!
by Steven Requena | March 9, 2025 9:35 PM
Day 1!
by Brenda Velásquez | March 10, 2025 1:49 PM
Today we had the opportunity to visit the people in the community for the food distribution ministry. Such a blessing for us!
Coffee Farm
by José Tarragó | March 10, 2025 2:45 PM
We spent some time with coffee farmers. They work very hard to provide for their families. We took some time to share how much Jesus loves them.
Food Distribution
by José Tarragó | March 11, 2025 2:27 PM
We were blessed to visit the houses of people of the community. Being able to hear their life stories and powerful testimonies of faith was inspiring.
Time with the Kids
by José Tarragó | March 11, 2025 5:24 PM
Getting to spend time dancing, playing and doing crafts with the kids of the community "El Pampumay" was a beautiful experience. We loved them.
Community Mass
by José Tarragó | March 11, 2025 5:40 PM
We celebrated Mass in the community. We loved seeing people coming from work and school to spend time with our God.
The Lost Sheep!
by Brenda Vásquez | March 11, 2025 5:41 PM
Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
3rd day, Home visits!
by Brenda Vásquez | March 12, 2025 3:24 PM
On our third day we visited Julia’s home, a leader in the community who is an example to all, she guided us this week to the homes and also takes care of the parish.
Carrying water
by José Tarragó | March 12, 2025 9:20 PM
We helped the community to carry water. the only way to get water in each house is carrying it. Every one in the community takes turns to do this task.
No man is left behind
by Brenda Vásquez | March 12, 2025 9:26 PM
We took our friend Carlos to every mass this week, it is an honor to serve together.
What a beautiful people!
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2025 9:39 AM
On our journey delivering food, we met amazing mothers that with to much love take care of their families.
Baptism mass!
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2025 9:43 AM
Pizza Party!
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2025 10:26 PM
Nuestra familia!
by Steven Requena | March 13, 2025 10:27 PM
A very special mass!
by Brenda Vásquez | March 13, 2025 11:02 PM
Celebrating together!
by José Tarragó | March 13, 2025 11:23 PM
We had a very special night. We sang, did karaoke and prayed in front of a beautiful bonfire. It was a beautiful time with friends and most importantly with the Lord.
Getting closer to Guatemalan culture!
by Brenda Vásquez | March 13, 2025 11:30 PM
We had a great time at the artesanías market in Antigua Guatemala, where we were dressed in a traditional costume of the region.
Vamos a casa!
by Steven Requena | March 14, 2025 9:04 PM
We are at the airport, ready to go home. It's was such a blessed week.
Thanks to all that support us with prayers. We can't wait to tell what God has done through us this week.
Until next time Guatemala!
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Comments
With such love !,
March 12, 2025 6:19 AM
With such love!
So many happy faces Jesus is looking down upon you all with such love ??
March 12, 2025 6:18 AM
Prayers continue for you all
Erin
March 11, 2025 2:35 PM
Looking for an Evelyn sighting!
Jenn Cronin
March 10, 2025 4:17 PM
Thank you for the updates! You are all in our prayers❤️
Dianne Vadney
March 10, 2025 4:05 PM
Looks wonderful! Praying for all those you are serving and for all on the trip as well!
Linda Pawlowski
March 10, 2025 4:00 PM
+prayers!!
Daniel Burns
March 10, 2025 2:53 PM
Great Pictures ! Keep up the good work.
Christine Brady-Sadowski
March 10, 2025 6:03 AM
Praying and thinking of you all!
Bob donnett
March 9, 2025 5:35 PM
Praying for your safety!!
Annie Munn
March 9, 2025 4:47 PM
Welcome to one of the best weeks ever!! I have been loving these photos and can’t wait to keep updated on the trip and all of God’s graces throughout the week. I think so highly of my time in Guatemala last year- and am so happily to see so many familiar faces on the trip this year! Take it all in and thank God continuously. El amor de dios es marvioso ??
Erin mcandrew
March 9, 2025 8:48 AM
So many happy faces! God Bless!