tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78919476147327582772024-02-19T07:52:30.585-08:00My Journey to PanamaJoseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-82358268097456179512014-07-04T16:46:00.001-07:002014-07-04T16:46:23.314-07:00A Long Over Due Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The street grid is engraved in my mind, the voices that echo daily as walk down the sidewalk, and knowing the exact minute when the metro is coming; all of it part of the new normal I have created over the past 10 months in Panama. I will say it again, “SORRY!!!” for not updating on a regular base, but there are many stories to tell since my last update.</div>
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First, I had the pleasure to go to El Salvador for the synod, which is an assembly of the clergy, of IARCA — or Iglesia Anglicana de la region Central de America. If you have no clue on the structure of the Episcopal Church, here is a glimpse. There are five countries that make up IARCA: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panamá. Each country has a convention, and pass resolutions that are then sent to the synod where they vote on for the whole IARCA. The convention is also where the clergy elect a new Primate Bishop. Below are some of the amazing things that happened through out the week.<br />
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Despite living in the Valley almost all my life, I don’t know how I will be able to transition back to the life I left behind in the United States. What if I can’t live in the U.S. anymore? Some days, I don’t want to have to work, or even look for a new job. I’ve been in this crazy, loud, foreign city for months — and sometimes I feel as if I’ve forgotten to really see this city. As the sun sets every night, so many skyscrapers surround me. They light up the sky, dazzle you into believing there are no problems. When I first got here, I was in awe. At first glance, I believed Panama City was more developed that the Rio Grande Valley. Ten months later, I now know the real truth. The skyscrapers that once dazzled me, no longer do so. I can see past the façade. The reality is, I’ve seen how the city works, and I’ve met the people who will make this an All-Star city.</div>
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In May, Panama had a day dedicated to the black community, and many activities happen. One activity that happened was a party at my boss’s house. Here are some pictures that awesome day.</div>
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My time is rapidly coming to an end in Panama, but I promise that I will have one last update before I return home.</div>
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I promise that I will have one last update before I return home.Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-81884908134464385122014-04-20T17:11:00.000-07:002014-04-20T17:11:14.570-07:00Happy Easter <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">
After going to Machuca, I had the privilege to accompany my 7th graders to La Chorrera where Convivencia took place. Previously, in one of my blog post I mentioned what Convivencia was. Here is a little reminder: it is a day activity where one grade level learns values and team work. It was nice to do some team building because it reminded me of Good Sam. Below are some pictures of what happened that day.</div>
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During Semana Santa, two awesome friends and from my program came down from Honduras and spent a little time with Rachel and I.<br />
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I want to finish my blog about how wonderful the Easter Service was. We are blessed, and ended with shouting HE IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN. <br />
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Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-74407494964726091332014-04-19T19:30:00.002-07:002014-04-19T19:30:14.679-07:00Machuca and Then Some<div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; widows: 2;">
As Cuaresma — or lent — is coming to an end, we wait with anticipation for the rising of our Savior. I’ve spent over nine months in Panama, and through the time here, I’ve had many moments to declare my faith. Every chance I get to mention how it’s grown, gotten stronger, I do as well. April has been a long month, with it being so long, I will cut this blog into two.</div>
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First I would like to say wherever you go, many people have the same desire to spread the gospel. The first week of April, I was pleased to say there was a mission group one of my friends brought by the school. It was nice to see the students interact with the mission group. Although the group was not Episcopalian, both the students and the organization learned they are not so different from each other. Below are some pictures that capture how happy the students were to just talk to the mission group.</div>
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On the first weekend of April, I was also asked if I wanted to join the PTY Episcopal Youth Group to deliver clothing to a community in Machuca. Machuca is near Penonomé, Panamá. The Diocese of Panama has a presence there from there development program called PROMESA. In 1989, the Episcopal Church of Panama established a program for social and ministry education. PROMESA was officially created in August 1989 through the development office of the Diocese of Panama . During the first years, it focused all its efforts in the areas of advocacy, community organization, community health, education and promotion of human rights and emergency assistance. Below are some pictures of what happened that weekend.</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="h.gjdgxs"></a>Although individuals see Panama as a rising country, one main thing I took away from helping out was many tend to forget there are real needs in the rural parts of the country. The main problem they have, is there is no official clinic for the ministry of health to help individuals, and there is no running water. Having running water is a big problem there. It opened my eyes so much to appreciate what I have in life. However, they still stayed optimistic. One thing they said was God gives them a place to sleep and know that their children have an education and what more can you ask for. God is simply amazing when it comes to showing that everyone can be happy in the eyes of the lord.</div>
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We also worked with the children in the community, which was nice because they had something to do other than to work. If you want to learn more about PROMESA please click the link below. I believe this is an example of what can help rural communities all over the world.</div>
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<a href="http://www.episcopaldepanama.org/PROMESA.html" target="_blank">PROMESA information </a></div>
Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-14773334778542805782014-03-06T19:05:00.002-08:002014-03-06T19:05:29.131-08:00YASC Lenten ReflectionsWow two post in one day!!! I am writing to let you know that our YASC group decided to write our own Lenten reflections. It already has a post of pictures of Ash Wednesday from around the globe and also has a post from Heidi Galagan (in Tanzania).<br />
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<br />Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-61038927272599565562014-03-06T15:32:00.001-08:002014-03-06T15:39:25.027-08:0094th Convention I'm sure I sound like a broken record, but I am sorry for not having a post every month. I am not the type person who can capture everything in words, but I try my best. Febuary 20th - 23rd marked the 94th convention for the Iglesia Episcopal de Panamá. The theme was "Dios de Vida enséñame tu palabra y afirma mis pasos" or "God of life, teach me your word and affirm my steps." This theme was taken from psalm 119:133, which has a special meaning to me. From the start of this mission, I really felt that I was on a spiritual journey that was going to find a better path, a new path, of knowing where I was going. It has been at least 6 months and I am still where God is teaching me his words and affirming my steps. I feel the more that I am in Panama, the louder of a calling I hear from God. The fact that my faith has grown these past six months is remarkable. I can't imagine what my next calling from God is, and I can't wait to find out. Here are some pictures of the 94th convention. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A big shout out to a friend, Victor. He is the one who provided all the photos and is the Communication Director for the Episcopal Church of Panamá. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">It is already going to be February, which will mark 6 months on this wonderful experience. This past month has been a wonderful experience</span>, <span style="vertical-align: baseline;">which reminded me why God has given a path for each individual. For three weeks I had the pleasure of supervising two groups that had to do community service. I was accompanied by a wonderful teacher who teaches Spanish. After the three weeks, I accompanied a mission group from Trinity Wall Street </span>based from<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> New York.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">Let me start off with the amazing experience I had supervising the two groups. I was a little nervous because I was g</span>oing to be working with 12th graders, especially because I have only worked with 8th and 9th graders.<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> I initially thought the</span> two groups<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> were not</span> going to want to do anything — but I was proven wrong. <span style="vertical-align: baseline;">We went off to the Fundacion hogar de ninas de la Capital. The </span>g<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">irls</span> <span style="vertical-align: baseline;">home is an institution of the Episcopal Church in Panama,</span> <span style="vertical-align: baseline;">which offers a short or long term home for girls in at</span>-<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">risk situations. </span>The home<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> is responsible for the education, training, health, nutrition and spiritual guidance for</span> <span style="vertical-align: baseline;">the girls. We painted most of the place. I</span> enjoyed helping out because it’s a wonderful program needed in Panama. It also needs help with funding, so being able to help out was a blessing. The home<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> also reminded of me working for Good Sam. Good Sam will always be a part of me and it felt good hearing about the non-profit in Panama.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">The teacher that was with me was a Spanish teacher and has </span>worked with<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> this community service site for about ten years. I was </span>a little<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> scared because my Spanish is not the best, but I can get by. The teacher only knows Spanish (most of the teachers at St. Christopher’s are bilingual). </span>Well,<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>I’<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">m proud to say I had not one, but a lot of conversations with her and she said that my Spanish </span>has been<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> really good from the first day I got</span><span style="color: red; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Panama.<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> I also found out that she has a sister that lives in McAllen, TX. Here are some pictures on what we did.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">After the three weeks, I was greeted by a group from Trinity Wall Street. They have had a partnership with Panama for about 5 years. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I did not go with them for two days because I had a duty for the school but on Saturday and Sunday I was able to join them. On Saturday we went to a rural community that the Episcopal church has a presence in. It was the community of Tres Hermanas in Capira. The program from the Episcopal church is a agriculture project that helps the community to show how agriculture can help the family and the community. Below are some pictures.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">This month has been a great month and I am so blessed to have witness the community service that the children do and the relationship that the Anglican and Episcopal church has in the world. I want to leave you with a prayer that was given to me when I was taking an online class from Bishop Michael Curry from North Carolina. I believe this sums up what I pray for everyday. Thank you for reading and God Bless.</span></div>
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Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-73796295999454664762013-12-31T14:39:00.002-08:002013-12-31T14:39:42.535-08:00Run You Clever Boy, and Rembember...<br />
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Five<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> months have gone by, and let me tell you, it has really been<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>one<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">big eye opener. First, it started by getting ready to attend graduation for the first time</span>--<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">as a teacher. Then, I attended a Christmas concert hosted by two choir groups. I<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>also<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> attended two parties, one for the bishop and the other for the diocese office. I<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>had an opportunity to chaperon<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> prom for my students as well, and then ended it</span> by<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> having mass on Christmas Eve and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>spending<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> Christmas with Patricia and her family.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">Let me start off by saying I commend all teachers and staff that work with a school district. It was a tough job getting all the grades in and knowing that you will have students at the last moment wanting to make up a grade. I kn</span>o<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">w these past five months<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>have been<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">eye<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>opening an<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">d I<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>now<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> know how difficult it is being a teacher. On December 17</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">, there were two graduations, one for 9</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> grade and one for 12</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> grade. I taught 9</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> grade so I really felt proud seeing these students walk across the stage<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>receiving<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> th</span>eir<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> diploma. In 9</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> grade you graduate from primary and figure out what bachelor you want (Science, tourism, or commercials). Below are some pics from that day.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">On the 15</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> of December, Cantus Panama and Coro Musica Viva held a concert benefiting the Cathedral of St. Lucas. It was filled with many Christmas and native songs. I did not take many pictures because my tablet was acting up and I have not bought batteries for my camera.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">On the 19</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> of December I attended a party for the bishop that was hosted in my apartment (I did not know t</span>hat would be the location at the time<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">). It was just a good time to get to know the staff and just celebrate the bishops birthday. That same night, I went with Rachel to chaperon the 9</span><span style="vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> grade prom. It was a fun and the kids saw me dance salsa for the first time. On the 23th of December there was a party for the diocese staff. There wa</span>s a<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> lot of turkey, ham, ceviche, and music. It was the first time that I really g</span>o<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">t to meet the staff and it was a fun. A</span>ll the<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> music and dancing made me realize that you don’t have to be afraid of what you look like or if you can dance, as long as you want to have a good time, you are always welcomed. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">On Christmas Eve, there was a night service at the cathedral. It was strange how</span> much it<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> felt like my church back home, with the whole lighting the candle and singing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>“H<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">oly<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>N<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">ight,</span>”<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> blessing of the nativity, and singing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>“O<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>C<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">ome<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>O<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>C<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">ome Emanuel</span>”<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> for the offertory hymn. On Christmas day I woke up early and headed of to Villa Lucre where Patricia and Rachel live. They said breakfast starts at 9 and it was a 30 min drive so I headed out about 8:30. Howe</span>ver, i<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">n<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>P<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">anama nothing starts on time</span>, but<span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> thinking it was Christmas, I thought it had to start on time. Well I was wrong. We did not eat “breakfast” till about 11 but it was worth the wait. What really got me was that Patricia said that breakfast was only for family and to know that I am part of her family was a true Christmas gift. I also got to meet Rachel</span>’<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">s mom who gave me a stocking full of candy and Time magazine.<span id="goog_884976564"></span><span id="goog_884976565"></span></span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline;">I was truly blessed these holidays, getting to spend it with people that I love and f</span>inding<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">a place in my heart was a true blessing from God. I know a new year is coming and I feel the presence of god is stronger than ever and I know that my faith has been guiding me through difficult and good times. I Hope you all have a wonderful new years and a prosperous one. My journey is just beginning and I know what that journey is.</span></div>
Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-69777711059703692742013-12-02T15:24:00.001-08:002013-12-02T15:24:24.574-08:00Long November <div class="normal">
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for that. Many things have happened to me this month -- and it all started off
with me going to Costa Rica. As soon as
I got back, my students were preparing for an activity they do every year. I
also had to prepare final exams for the ninth grade students because they
graduate that year in Panama.<br />
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But first, I’ll start off with my little vacation to Costa
Rica. In order for me to stay in Panama for a year with my tourist visa, I must
leave the country every 90 days. I flew out on Friday November 8th. I was kind
of nervous because I did not know who was going to pick me up. As I walked out
of the airport, I saw a giant sign that said: JOSEPH YASC. I was hoping the
sign was for me, and not for another Joseph. When I first got out of the
airport, I looked at all the surroundings and felt a little at ease because I
was not in a big city anymore. I arrived at the Costa Rica diocesan center and
was greeted warmly. I started to unpack and was told the bishop wanted to see
me. I started to talk to him and found out that he just got back for my home
diocese in Texas. He talked with Marthe Curry and said that they want to have a
partnership with them. I thought that was a true sign that God was there
guiding my way. I spent most of my time relaxing and going off downtown and
soaked up all the restored building and just wondered off to who knows where. I
was only there for the weekend so I did not have time to see the volcanoes, but
I am definitely going back. Here are some pictures of my weekend:</div>
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When I got back home, I went straight back to teaching science.
I am still wrapping my head around the idea of me being a teacher. The one
thing I said I would never do was be a teacher -- yet here I am and here is
where God has sent me. The students were practicing for an event called
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basically a parade in which traditional Panamanian clothing is worn, as well as
loads of singing and dancing. Each classroom in the entire school represented a
separate region in Panama, and therefore wore the clothing that was
traditionally worn in that region. Here are some pictures of what unfolded that
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This was also a very different Thanksgiving for me. The week
was full of being thankful. Rachel asked if I wanted to go to a thanksgiving
dinner that she was invited to from her church. It was on a Wednesday night and
it had all kinds of side dishes and turkey. I was really glad that I was able
to spend a thanksgiving with a bunch of strangers. It helped me realize that
god has always been giving me a reason for me to be thankful.<br />
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I am truly sorry for not updating enough, but November is
probably the most insane month in Panama. I just want to say how grateful I am
to continue doing this journey. Sometimes I feel do miss home but that is
erased when I remember that I have great people that I am surrounded by in Panama.
I hope I can update on a regular not because November is gone and December is
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Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-30243613504789462902013-11-05T18:55:00.002-08:002013-11-05T18:55:47.776-08:00Long WeekendIt was a weekend that changed my whole perspective. Sunday marked Panama's 110 year of becoming separated from Colombia. The tradition literally started at dawn, from the sound of a firework that makes you feel like a gunshot is going off, to a parade that lasts all day. These are some of the traditions that hold true that Panama is a living spectrum of God's calling.<br />
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All the festivities started with the Dia de los Ninos. For half of the day, 12th grade students took over the teachers' classes. The day ended with a teacher versus student volleyball match. I was thrilled at some degree for the students taking over my class but still had a gut feeling that I had to go check up on them. <span style="font-family: inherit;">In Mathew 19:14 </span><span style="background-color: #fdfeff; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #001320; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." That is what I saw that day, for these children respected the </span></span><span style="color: #001320;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">continuity</span></span><span style="color: #001320; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> of what a teacher is and we as teachers put faith in their hands.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Then on Sunday a parade was held that started at 8 a.m. and ended around 10 p.m. All the schools and different organizations came together to show what it meant to be a country. Back in the states, we celebrate </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">independence</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> day by </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">popping</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> fireworks and having </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">town</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> parades, but not by bringing the whole state together. Panama came together and showed what it meant to be a country as a whole.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">This made me realize that no matter what religion or affiliation you come or belong to, we all have one thing that brings us together - which is our belief in what we hold strong to. Jesus said to love one another, and what I witnessed in </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">Panama</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> was a true sighting of loving one another. People that did not know any children marching would come up to some child and hand them water or a </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">towel</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> to wipe their sweat. It was a day that changed my perspective in what it meant to be a beautiful human.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Today was flag day, and again there was a parade, but the schools and organizations would only march within their community. Cars and businesses were covered in the Panamanian flag and pride was shown. 110 years of being separated showed that even though there is still need of improvement, there is one thing that is for certain. God can really give you a sign without you realizing that it was right in front of you the whole time. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Next week, I will travel to Costa Rica for a weekend. It will get my visa renewed, and I will stay at the Diocese of Costa Rica - which I know that I will have a story to tell.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I want to say thank you for giving me all the love back home and also being part of my journey. </span></span></div>
Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-20510895407344245472013-10-30T16:59:00.001-07:002013-10-30T16:59:18.625-07:00UpdateI know that I have been absent in updating, but a lot has gone on and more is about to go on. I really wanted to wait till this weekend to give a good blog because it is one of Panama's Independents Day. Well here is an update.<br />
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School has been tough because the students just finished their midterms and are getting ready for November 3rd.<br />
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I met some great missionaries from the St. Luke's Cathedral. We had dinner and talked about great things in the coming future.<br />
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This is a small update, but promise to give you a great blog after this hectic weekend.<br />
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I want to thank you for staying with me in my journey. Thank-you and God Bless.Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-86230132482450346252013-09-23T20:21:00.002-07:002013-09-23T20:21:36.441-07:00160 years. Convicencia. La ChorreraMany things have happened in the last two weeks: celebrating 160 years of anglican presence in Panama, <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">convivencia</span> and traveling with the bishop to two other churches to confirm over thirty children into the episcopal church.<br />
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Let's start off with September 15th, which was the Sunday that marked 160 years of Anglican presence in Panama. Bishop Julio Murray was the bishop to bring all 6 provinces together to represent the Diocese of Panama. It started off with all 5 Episcopal schools and all the churches representing the Diocese of Panama getting together to march down the street and into the Auditorio Clarence W. Hayes, where we held Eucharist together. It was an amazing experience to watch all Episcopalians gather in one room. I know that the power of prayer was beaming all over Panama. Below are some pictures that represent an historic day in Panama and for the Episcopal Church. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The banned held by Victor and James </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Banner for the school that I work with. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many people marched in the parade.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The banner of San Mateo. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was so shocked on how many people were marching.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I keep all my programs for church. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was not even half the people. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now I'll jump ahead to September 21st. I went back to the school and made my way to camp, where <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">convivencia took place. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Convivencia happens once a month with different grades, and usually has a theme. This month was the last one for the year and it happened with grade six. The theme was frendship. So for the whole day most of 6th grade worked together by doing various team building activities and getting to know each other. Below are some pictures to highlight the wonderful day. Also, this experience helped me get closer with some of the teachers, which helped out a lot. The love from this school is so much and you can actually feel God's presence when talking to the teachers and students. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Itzel Rodriguez giving directions for the group.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Free time for about an hour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some of the students explaining their answer. </td></tr>
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The next day on September 22nd, the Bishop took me to two different churches in <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">La Chorrera, which is about 20 minutes outside of Panama City. The first church was the Episcopal Church of San Jose. The Bishop was going to confirm about 31 kids for the episcopal church. It was an amazing experience to watch the Bishop speak about the parable of the shrewd manager. The Bishop was very </span>charismatic<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and I enjoyed watching how he </span>engag<span style="font-family: inherit;">ed the </span>congregation. The church was so packed that people - including myself - were standing outside of the church to see the glorious work of God, which included the confirmation of 31 of his children to the church. After Eucharist, I was introduced as one of two missionaries that will be helping in Panama. A generous amount of rejoice was received when I was introduce. I felt the love from the community and warm welcoming. We then had a big feast to celebrate this marvelous occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Later that day, I headed off to a smaller church that had about 30 people, as well as one confirmation. The difference was so breathtaking. In the bigger church there was more people but less interaction by singing, even when there was a choir . In the smaller church, I saw that church bring down the house without music, a choir, and with no music. </span><br />
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These two past weeks have been really eye opening. I ended off with a home cooked meal from the bishop's wife, which made me miss home-cooked meals. I was so pleased to learn that my spiritual guidance has not ended and that I have found a person to talk to about my faith. I also want to say thank you for everyone who has been following me in this life changing event.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Can you believe that it is going to be a month since I first arrived in Panama? I can't even imagine how fast the year will go by. The last time I updated, I informed you that I would be a science teacher at one of the Episcopal Schools. By that time, the school was already having exams and getting out for a week from the 2nd trimester. Last week was a break from school and I did a little bit of exploring on a beach and helped paint a mural at my church. Which led to a weekend getaway to the camp grounds of the Episcopal Church in Panama. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I started off quoting Mark 12:31 from the NIV "<span style="background-color: white;">The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’</span><span style="background-color: white;">There is no commandment greater than these." Love your neighbor as yourself is a really strong message. Most of the human race might think they do this on a daily basis, but in reality it is probably the hardest thing to do. The reason I quoted Mark was because, during Monday and Tuesday of last week, which was September 2nd and 3rd, I gathered some of the youth from St. Mathews to paint a mural. Below are some of the pictures that show a working progress of the mural.</span></span><br />
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After we were finished with the mural, Glenda and I took the youth to the Amador Causeway or the Calzada de Amador. This is a causeway that stretches from the south side of the Panama Canal to the Pacific Ocean. In length it is about three kilometers. There is a sidewalk to ride bikes on the causeway. We took two bikes that held four people and started biking. Below are some pictures of the cause way.<br />
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On Wednesday and Thursday, Rachel and I had an experience that led us to the beach which is called Playa Coronado. It is about an hour away from the city and you can by a bus ticket for about 2 dollars. This was a relaxing time because there was hardly anyone on the beach and it took away from all the craziness from the city. I would like to note that I ate Mexican food at the beach, and it felt like home.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My love for Mexican food. I really love my Hispanic culture. </td></tr>
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On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the Episcopal Church of Panama had a camp called Expresate. It was a camp dedicated to the youth on knowing how to express their love to God. Whether through theater, dancing, singing, or playing an instrument, the children were told that expressing your love to God is something that can never be expressed too much. This camp was in Santa Clara which is about an hour and a half away from the city. Below are some pictures of what was a awesome time before I started teaching for the semester.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We have crazy laughs. They tell me that I have a Panama laugh.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dedicated to Bishop Shirley back in 1989.</td></tr>
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I would like to end on this note: Expresate is something that I just did right now. I expressed my whole adventure through pictures and capturing the moment. I titled this post Expresate because this week showed me that I need to embrace my Hispanic culture. As most of you know, I did not truly embrace my culture when I was back in the states. I had my heart opened up over this past weekend and finally understood why it is important to express yourself.</div>
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We had Eucharist on Sunday, and all the Spanish hymns were eye-opening to me. It made me feel like Panama was "home," and now I can truly be proud of being Mexican and not hide from it. It is something that I have struggled with for a long time back in the states, and even tried to run from it. I know that God has been showing me that when I embrace myself to my full potential, I feel more connected to God. Expressing myself is something that I work on everyday and knowing that God loves me when I express myself to my full potential is an amazing experience inside and out.<br />
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Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-51707419600079620822013-08-22T20:14:00.001-07:002013-08-22T20:14:46.661-07:00Tranque!!!Tranque is a term that most Panamanians use when there is so much traffic. Your stuck in a tranque or you know not to leave around 5pm because you won't get home till about 7-7:30. This week has been pretty amazing and really hectic. It feels that i'm stuck in a tranque most of my day and know that even if I am just waiting, God shows the way.<br />
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As I have said, I will be a science teacher at the <a href="http://www.iesc.edu.pa/" target="_blank">Instituto Episcopal San Cristobal</a> for the next semester. I will be teaching 8th grade and 9th grade.Working with kids has been probably a comfort zone for me and makes me feel right at home. I really appreciate my mentor or teacher that has helped me get through this hectic week. Since the schools in Panama for by trimesters, testing will take place next week and and the students will have a two week break and will come back for the last semester. Please keep the students, teachers, administrators, and the school in your prayers as they will need it for this coming week.<br />
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On Sunday, I had the best greeting that any other person can have. It started with me thinking what I should wear to church. If you see me at church, you should know that I really just put a polo and jeans and get my prayer on. The church that I went to is called Inglesia San Mateo. It has no more then 70 members and about 6 acolytes. The service is in English and Spanish and to top it off Rev. Glenda is my priest. Members were just happy to have another young adult coming to the church and greeted me with so much love and joy.<br />
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I also had the joy of seeing a band practice on Sunday and giving us a show at the end. I do want to say that with all the tranque that Panamanians go through, I do see a smile on each face. Tranque may be a car jam and we all may experience it back in the states, but in Panama people sit through it for about 4 hours or more. God shows them the light at the end of the road and everyday that I wake up, I see that with everyone living here.<br />
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Below are some pictures to recap this post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bulletin for my church service. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view of the church but mostly the alter. </td></tr>
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Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-24268997145059151382013-07-01T20:42:00.001-07:002013-07-01T20:42:04.981-07:00Two Weeks in the Making As most of you guys know, I had the pleasure to spend two weeks in New York for orientation. I am not a writer, so here are some pictures that I took. More posts to come. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A waterfall that was encounter by our hiking in stony point.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dinner in Chinatown. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nathan's home of the International Hot Dog Eating Contest.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coney Island</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This explains everything.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was stuffed cabbage that was served in a Russian cafe.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The menu</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A view of where we stayed. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">St. Paul's Chapel</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A point where we will never forget.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The alter of St. Peters Catholic Church.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the view that woman would see at the Eldridge Street Synagogue.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Had the Pleasure to have Eucharist at Christ Church. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Had a free day in New York. My fellow YASCer had the pleasure to sing at the Park.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trinity Church on Wall Street.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The "One World Trade Center"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 9/11 Memorial </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The inside of Holy Cross Monastery. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another shot of the inside of Holy Cross Monastery. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My first New York pizza!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Me with the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grand Central Station.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My flight going to New York.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span id="goog_2061434612"></span><span id="goog_2061434613"></span>Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-4722546464545408912013-07-01T20:33:00.000-07:002013-07-01T20:33:21.773-07:00Meet the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) members of 2013!<br />
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A video That my friend Ashley Cameron put together.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/l-NBnHLUpNI" width="480"></iframe>Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-2049942255535882062013-05-28T21:35:00.000-07:002013-05-28T21:38:57.882-07:00BittersweetAlthough it has been a long time since I have updated, my reasoning is due to the fact that no new information on my mission trip has come up. I also don't have a laptop right now, so it is hard for me to continue updating. If it wasn't for my sister being here for a week, I wouldn't have been able to update today. I also have had mixed emotions about writing a blog.<br />
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The last time I updated, I explained what this blog was about and how it will be an outlet to describe my year-long duty. I feel as if this blog is about my experience about my impending mission trip to Panama. However, today was the day I really felt that my experience about my upcoming journey was taking its toll. Today was my first day back to work and it will be my last Tuesday. This Thursday will be my last day of working at my first job for three years. I remember when I walked through the classroom doors, I saw the children and I felt God's hand on me knowing that he will get me through this. Fast forward to three years later, and my children that I had seen that first time will now be the last time that I get to see them. I was fortunate enough to work for <a href="http://www.goodsamaritancommunityservices.org/" target="_blank">Good Samaritan Center</a>, and I knew that the children (that have now blossomed into teenagers) understand that I won't come back for the summer, and it hurts me because I felt as if they were my own children.<br />
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This was the first experience that I had that really made my mission trip real. It was the fact that I found a place in my heart for the children, as well as them finding a place for me. It was the fact that I know that my calling was to show children that there is more to life then just wanting to play video games all the time and see that there are individuals that can do great things. I can truly say that my heart will never be the same when I don't see my children for a whole year.<br />
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I also wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been part of my journey. I have about $6,500 raised today. This is specially thanks to the <a href="http://www.dwtx.org/" target="_blank">Diocese of West Texas</a> and my family at <a href="http://www.trinitypharr.org/" target="_blank">Trinity Episcopal Church</a>. I also want to thank individuals that have been part of my journey as well.<br />
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This is a bittersweet day and a sound off to what I know will come to be an incredible journey in a couple of months. I hope by June 16th, I will get a laptop back. I anticipate that the more frequently I update, the more I will know that my next day will be full of joy and excitement. Joseph A. Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990008561842671569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7891947614732758277.post-14963070218487970952013-04-03T14:20:00.001-07:002013-04-03T14:20:26.437-07:00Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">This journey all started
on February 7th, 2013. My brother dropped me off at the airport, not
knowing where I was going. I stumbled in about 20 minutes till my plane
departed to Houston. I was going to Florida, for discernment weekend.
It was part of the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) application process. You
see, I was not sure what I was getting myself into, but I let the hand of God
guide me to where I needed to go. From that weekend, I found myself renewed and
open to where my faith was leading me. I have always been part of my Church and
expressed myself as a child of God, but never talked openly about my faith.
Well, the discernment weekend did justice when I found myself at the foot of
the cross when I opened my heart to 25 amazing individuals that had the same interest
and understanding about our faith.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Micah 6:8 says "He
has shown you, O man, what <i>is</i> good; And what does the Lord
require of you But to do Justly, To love mercy, and to walk humbly with you
God?"</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">That was our council theme, and I
have known about it for a while. There was something about this verse that resonated
with me. When going up to council, I was in the car with two other individuals
that have impacted my life so much. We were on the way up to Corpus
Christi, to represent Trinity Episcopal Church (TEC), at the 109th council of the
Diocese of West Texas. I was dosing off when my phone
buzzed notifying me that I got an Email. It was YASC, saying that my
calling is in Panama. I woke up from my doze and notified the other
individuals. I was so thrilled, that God was showing me that I had to do my
calling for mission work in Central America. I got to the center where council
was being held and went to go look for Fr. Scott (My rector from church). This
was the moment where I knew that my life was going to change. God will show me
how to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly, throughout this coming year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Within this coming year, I will have
the privilege in helping the Diocese of Panama. Working with the Inglesia
Episcopal San Mate, I will work with the youth program and be a lay reader
on Sundays. I will also help set up a support system with a Girls Home in
Panama. My journey is just beginning and I want you to follow me through this journey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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