Autumn (Jones) Hartley

We are not discouraged

It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another.” —John 15:16-17 I’ve been in Guatemala for about three-and-a-half weeks now…… Continue reading We are not discouraged

The day of 199 earthquakes

All Masses were held outside for several days because the oldest structures were most at risk. Iglesia de la Merced, July 9, 2025.

With the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, you will learn even better how to read events so that they have a salvific, liberating, sanctifying, and hopeful ending. It is your mission to be a visible sign in the world that everything can be seen with the eyes of faith and love.”—Lectio Divina, el sábado 12…… Continue reading The day of 199 earthquakes

It’s up to us to do the walking

…I came to learn that God never shows us some-thing we aren’t ready to understand. Instead, He lets us see what we need to see, when we need to see it. He’ll wait until our eyes and hearts are open to Him, and then when we’re ready, He will plant our feet on the path…… Continue reading It’s up to us to do the walking

What is it like to fly on an airplane?

“Not that others should have relief while you are burdened, but that as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their needs, so that their abundance may also supply your needs, that there may be equality.” 2 Cor 8:13-14 Every group that comes to Guatemala to participate in a Vision…… Continue reading What is it like to fly on an airplane?

Charity expects a lot from us

I’ve been in Guatemala for approximately 12 days, and I have been some kind of sick for roughly 10 of those. At first, the pollution and smoke pierced my lungs with the particulates somewhere in the range of 155 on the air quality index. Locals and tourists alike complained of headaches and difficulty breathing. Guatemala…… Continue reading Charity expects a lot from us

Otra aventura

When I arrived on this trip, it felt different. I’ve landed in Guatemala six other times with a variety of strong emotions, ranging from nervousness to discomfort to anticipation to joy, and everything in between. This time, it was home.

Milk run: a short story

My husband and I spent six days exploring the Wrangell Narrows, Thomas Bay and the Frederick Sound. Our trusty guides (dear friends from college) chartered us through icebergs large and small on their fishing boat, drove us “out the road” into the Tongass National Forest and shared a little of their life in Alaska.

Author: Autumn (Jones) Hartley