We're there! A big thank you to the generous people who once again gave so much so quickly: we raised $643 after fees, which is over $143 more than the goal. With the $160 previously given, the total support for her and her family will be $803.

I just launched a fundraiser to support cancer treatment for María, a young mother from Chontal. I’d be most appreciative if you’d consider clicking here for all the details

I'm back in Boston, and had a covid test a few days after arriving that thankfully turned out negative. So, I'm out of quarantine and beginning new steps while making the adjustment to being back here…

I've arrived in Boston to start a 14-day quarantine. Everything went very well in traveling!

Tomorrow morning, after this whole time in quarantine, I'm leaving Chontal for Quito. It's sad, and a special time, but also looking forward to next steps. As to when I'll return, we'll see how the pandemic goes and how things go for me in Boston. So it's on to Quito…

Hello, I’ve been able to put together another update after a month or so. Enjoy, and have a great 4th of July! …

Hello! I’m going to post another overall update soon, but I wanted to share a specific update on my travel. I now have an itinerary from Quito to Boston through Miami on American Airlines for Saturday, July 11. I hope to write again soon. Have a great 4th of July!

Hello! I’m including the latest update here from Ecuador. Among other things is a temporary plan for a return flight …

Hello! I hope you are staying safe and well. This time of quarantine is full of new challenges, as well as opportunities… In that light, I'm looking for your testimonials about this blog and the books I've published from the reflections here …

This is just a run-down (an outline really) of what I’ve been doing here in Chontal during the quarantine. I’ve lumped them into some categories. I hope you are safe and well.

Happy Easter! Sharing a few reflections from Good Friday and Easter, where you might find comfort and guidance - enjoy!

Here’s a short video I've shared publicly on Facebook about the navigating this quarantine due to Covid-19. It builds off my last A Living Monstrance reflection:

Just wanted to post again amidst all that's happening regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and to again add an update.

Hungry during these times? I mean, on the inside. You’re invited to come and check out this video presentation that I just finished making, called Food in the Desert.

Hello! Just wanted to post amidst all that's happening regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and to add an update of some things.

Hello, and best wishes for a good beginning to Lent, and the rest of your activities these days. Time for another update!

Hello, I'm posting another update while I have some time to write. I hope you enjoy it…

Greetings! I started writing this on the plane ride from Quito to Lima, and am wrapping up in Lima. Here goes for another brief update since New Year's…

Hello!  I've been trying to piece together an update, with spots of time here and there.  So, here it goes:…

Merry Christmas! There’s a lot to cover that I will write about at another time. For now, I want to give an update of the fundraiser for the Christmas programs…