Once again this week, Orin is Young Neighbor-ing, this time in his own back yard, St. Louis. I’m not sure how much connectivity I’ll have, but I will try to update y’all on the week as best I can. Pray for us all! PS – I’m not sure where the “Recent Comments” in the sidebar…
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YNIA Tijuana – Wrap-up
Just a few pics from the end of the YNIA week in Tijuana, MX: The beautiful stained glass window in the chapel. Program Director Cathy at the closing session. Site Coordinator (and fabulous musician) Sarah. And the whole group poses for a photo at the large outdoor cross:
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Safe and Sound
Orin is back. Still tired, and a little ill (not from the trip), but okay. And his wife Erin won $50 at bingo tonight. Whee! A couple more pictures and maybe a wrap-up post lie ahead, after playing catch-up around the house and at work. Thanks all for prayers – it was a good, successful…
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Some YNIA Pics, Day 6
Some heavy-duty weeding almost done at Casa Hogar de Santa Teresita, an orphanage in Tijuana. A pretty rose at Teresita. Some construction work at Corazón de Jesús, building new residences for the order. What’s a trip with Orin without a visit to the local Apple Store (right, Honey?) There may be more photos later from…
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YNIA pics, Day 5
Again, a whole bunch today, so they’re small, please click to see the larger versions. A quick shopping trip revealed a St. Louis-like Arch. A Young Neighbor paints some art in the courtyard at the Missionaries of Charity orphanage. More art created by the YN group at this worksite. Mickey Mouse in progress. Then all…
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Many Day 4 YNIA Pics
Lots of pictures, and lots to say, can’t say it all. At the OMI Mission in La Morita, outside of Tijuana, met with Bros. Webert and Helacio, to practice music for Thursday’s mass. Also talked with Fr. Nick and “Padre Guapo.” Also did some work. With Mike, we built a little gate for the reception…
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YNIA Day 3 Pics
We visited The OMI presence in La Morita – I should have much more to say about this place tomorrow, as I intend to stay the whole day there tomorrow – work, Mass prep, Mass, dinner and party! Today I visited the OMIs there (pics of them tomorrow), and visited our participants. Here’s a picture…
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Two More Day Two YNIA Pics
Some Young Neighbors share with one another principles of Catholic Social Justice teaching, just before… … a beautiful Tijuana sunset over the ocean.