Guatemala: two weeks to discover there’s always something more to do

We arrived in Guatemala after a long trip and, as if time hadn’t passed, they were waiting for us with a sign and a smile. For three of us, Natalia, Sergio, and Miriam, returning to Totonicapán meant reuniting with people, places, and families who are already part of our story. For Marcos, Claudia, and Rocío

Costa Rica and volunteering

Costa Rica teaches us what really matters — every day we confirm that the most important part of this trip isn’t the places, it’s the people. Our journey to Costa Rica began with our arrival in San José and the trip to Cartago, home to Ciudad de los Niños, our base for these weeks. From

Missionary Life Amid the Crisis in Cuba

I still remember the day I returned to Cuba after a vacation. As I unpacked my luggage, my companions, priests from our community, couldn’t help but tease me because almost everything I had brought were cooking ingredients, while only about two kilos contained medicines I could share with those in need. At that moment, my

ARCORES’ Response to the Earthquakes of June 24

The Augustinian Recollect International Solidarity Network mobilizes its communities in Venezuela and around the world to bring aid to the victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck the north-central region of the country. The Magnitude of the Tragedy On June 24, 2026, Venezuela suffered an unprecedented seismic doublet in its recent history. Two consecutive earthquakes

ARCORES Solidarity in the Midst of Earthquakes of Suffering

The earth cracks, but human solidarity remains intact. As the death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela surpasses 1,400, the nation awakens to an unimaginable panorama of tragedy and ruin. According to the UN report, “as of June 27, authorities have confirmed that at least 1,430 people have died and another 3,238 have been

A Heart with Venezuela

More information: ARCORES Solidarity in the Midst of Earthquakes of Suffering An unprecedented catastrophe in over a century Last Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Venezuela experienced one of the most tragic moments in its modern history. In just 39 seconds, two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 —a rare seismic phenomenon known as a “earthquake

A new calling born from a legacy

Following the legacy of our founders, expressed in service to the poorest in our society, God places a new calling on our hearts in this historical moment: to take on the work of Ciudad de los Muchachos, located in Barquisimeto, Lara State (Venezuela). Since November 13, 2023, our sisters have taken over from its founder,

An encounter of hope with Pope Leo XIV and the forgotten

In the heart of a bustling European metropolis, far from the grand palaces and historic cathedrals that usually characterise a papal visit, a different sanctuary was consecrated — one built not of stone, but of shared tears, sincere embraces and radical solidarity. The setting was the CEDIA 24hr shelter, a 24-hour social centre managed by

A heart beating among the rivers of Marajó

Frei José Mason has been living and serving for three and a half years in Portel, a municipality stretching over 300 kilometres on Marajó Island, in Brazil. In this video, he opens the doors of his mission: the Mother Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz, his house under renovation, and the maps that speak louder

A heart beating among the rivers of Marajó

By friar José Roberto Mason Marajó Island, in Brazil, is a territory that defies any map. Its rivers are not simply waterways: they are the only road, the only path, the only connection between more than 120 riverside communities scattered along four great tributaries. Travelling between them can take anywhere from 10 to 25 days.