Monthly Archives: August 2010

Dominican Republic – Day 9

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Trek to Rome

Today we meet Fr. Murphy coming out of the mountains… Baptisms Early in the day we film Fr. O’Hare performing baptisms. Why do we baptize? Jesus was baptized, and He instructed the Apostles to baptize (Matthew 28:19). Imagine that, the … Continue reading →

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Dominican Republic – Day 8

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Trek to Rome

Today we head to the river that forms the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Mosquitoes There are mosquitoes everywhere here. They’re in the room, outside the mosquito net, inside the mosquito net, in the bathroom, in the shower..while … Continue reading →

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Dominican Republic – Day 7

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Trek to Rome

Today we check on a project, visit the market and eat lunch with the Bishop. Mamoncito Mamoncito is a small town that sits on top of a hill. To get up to it, is a bit of a hike. It’d … Continue reading →

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We Are Never Standing Still

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Trek to Rome

We are either moving forward or backward in holiness. We are either reinforcing vice or reinforcing virtue.

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Christians Are Not Bound by the Old Law

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Trek to Rome

The Law of the Old Testament was only ever binding upon the Jews, who were part of the Old Covenant. The Old Law is not applicable to Christians, because we are part of the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ. … Continue reading →

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Every Person is Priceless

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Trek to Rome

I heard a great homily today while visiting the Missionaries of Charity in Washingon, DC. Let me see if I can’t sum it up: every person is a priceless soul in the eyes of God. Weeds and Wheat In the … Continue reading →

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