by | Mar 25, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
As I sit here in the capital with access to a running, hot, shower, I stare at the dirt on my feet and ponder three words: entitlement, need, and love. I know that the dirt will easily rinse off of my toes because I am blessed with running water. I am not concerned... by | Mar 25, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
Yesterday one of my most precious dreams came true, the dream to visit Monseñor (Archbishop) Oscar Romero’s tomb. Since the moment I learned about his life I have always wished and wanted to come and visit not only where he fought for Salvadoran civil right but this... by | Mar 25, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
Wow. I don’t even know where to begin. So far this trip has been so amazing in ways that I cannot even begin to explain. When I was seeing El Salvador for the first time in the daylight, I remember thinking to myself how beautiful this country is and how different my... by | Mar 25, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
I can’t believe Day 5 in El Salvador is already over. Time is flying by. Today was our “tourist” day in San Salvador, coincidently it was also the 35th anniversary of Oscar Romero’s assassination. It was interesting to learn more about his life and see where he lived... by | Mar 25, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
Today has been an intense, incredible, and infinitely life-changing day in El Salvador. We had the honor of visiting some of the historic places of Oscar Romero on the 35th anniversary of his assassination. First we went to the Jesuit school to see a memorial...