Monthly Archives: July 2010

As a special treat for the last day of camp Living Water Community took the children (and the helpers!) on a field trip to Morne Coubaril Estate. It’s been nearly a decade since my last field trip, so I thoroughly … Continue reading →

I am two days into Living Water Community children’s bible camp and feeling only slightly the wiser! Like most children aged 5 to 8, the campers are excitable, noisy and full of energy. They are kind to each other and … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard of an ice cream truck that plays Christmas carols all year? The one that passed by the house I am living at does. It’s the familiar jingle of an ice cream truck except to the tune … Continue reading →

My journey at Living Water Community here in Trinidad has been wonderfully fulfilling but not because it was easy. I began this journey knowing it would accomplish a long time aspiration of mine to volunteer overseas. I understood there would … Continue reading →

Praying out loud is not an easy task, at least not if you haven’t had much practice. I am new to prayer and haven’t quite gained the confidence to do so out loud when praying with others. The people I … Continue reading →

Two priests, two nuns, an American and a Canadian are sitting on a tropical beach drinking beer. The first priest says to the second priest … sounds like the start of a bad joke but that was my trip to … Continue reading →

Last week was Living Water Community’s annual youth camp for teenagers aged 13 to 19. I spent a couple of days volunteering with the camp though I must admit I was more of a participant than a helper. That was … Continue reading →

The truth is I never really knew “how” to pray without feeling selfish. (Dear God, this is what I want. Amen.) In a couple short weeks at Living Water Community I have learned that prayer is much much deeper than … Continue reading →

The communications ministry at Living Water Community is extraordinary. In response to the Vatican’s call for the church to “go viral” the community formed Trinity Communications Network (TCN) to spread the Good News on television, radio and the internet. More … Continue reading →

The first time I prayed in this community I eased into it quickly. I had a few things weighing heavily on my heart and found peace in my conversation with God. Lately I am wholly distracted, unable (perhaps unwilling) to … Continue reading →