Update on the Preparations

I just wanted to post an update since it has been a while. (Sorry!) Mostly I have just been trying to tie up loose ends in the logistics department. There are so many little things to do that it has sometimes been difficult to focus of the much more important spiritual preparation. St. Paul says to do everything we do for the glory of God, but, though the Lord is slowly teaching me, I still don't quite understand this.

I am excited to go though. I've noticed myself imagining what things are going to be like in Honduras based on my experience last time. I need to stop doing that because this time will undoubtedly be different. God will have different things for me to do and different things to teach me. I must be open to the directions of the Holy Spirit.

I'll leave with a quote from the Conference of Latin American Bishops, as quoted in Redemptoris Missio:

The best service we can offer to our bother is evangelization, which helps him to live and act as a son of God, sets him free from injustices and assists his overall development.

Patience

Right now I am in a period of preparation and formation. While I know how important that is, I think God is teaching me patience! It seems so unreal that I am actually returning, but I just want to go already!