The Missioners of Christ live and work as a community. Sometimes, it seems like this focus on our relationships with one another takes valuable time away from our ministries. Like this is a one-or-the-other issue. But it isn't. Relationships are absolutely essential. I learned that during my time in Antigua when I was separated from the community. Community life, though hard, holds us accountable to growth. It is so easy when one is alone to gradually slip back into the habit of listening to the voice of the world as opposed to that of God. But when I returned to Comayagua the fact that I was living and working with others gave me hundreds of little opportunities to serve and grow. And the community nourishes us so that we can go out to serve others faithfully.
Okay, that was my little reflection of something I have been thinking and reading about, but now for a practical update. I have finished Spanish classes (166 hours), returned to Comayagua for a couple of days, and am now in Helena, MT to be in my good friend's wedding. I am enjoying my time here, but am also excited to get back to Honduras and really get into things there. Hopefully I will be able to post some pictures soon.
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