TESTIMONIALS FROM ST. JEROME JUSTFAITH GRADUATES - Susan Silva

"JustFaith touched me on many levels. One of the most moving was the privilege of journeying with other souls on a voyage of discovery, soul searching and discernment - and being inspired by the epiphanies and insights of my fellow participants. The journey opened my eyes & sensitivity to the plights of individuals and communities throughout our nation and the Third World and gave me some understanding of structures in our own society and nation that perpetrate injustice on a local, national & even global scale. Our journey is spiritual, emotional, intellectual and practical. It results in our questioning how our own lives reflect the life of Christ and what is our own part in creating, perpetuating &/or helping to heal the injustices that we witness. Joining together with members of other faiths and individuals struggling for justice and empowerment gives my own life enhanced meaning and hope! The immersion experiences give us the opportunity to serve the poorest of the poor, to discover our common humanity, to put love into action, to work for practical solutions in solidarity with people from every level of society.

Finally, I am learning in a real way that the journey of thousands of steps must begin with one step, a committed heart, and openness to being led by the Spirit into the desert so that we can be re-formed from within."