Day: March 2, 2019

(Conversation) – In 1635, María, a slave woman from the Indian sub-continent living in the Spanish-controlled Philippine Islands, enters the historical record. We know that women as well as men were involved in forced movements like María’s around the region but historical documentation about their lives is rarely available. María was owned by an artilleryman named Francisco de Nava who was then living in Manila. In 1635, the city’s archbishop, Don Hernando Guerrero, began an investigation into, in the words of the contemporary documents, “illicit communication” between the two. Nava…

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United States (Deceleration) –  Once again friends and supporters we come to you for prayers and support.  We are few now but represent the hopes of millions. We sleep on the ground, eat outside, use portable toilet facilities and share the weather and insects. The work we do requires walkie talkies, drones, web access and pure water. Supplies of food, water and transportation are necessary to serve. We need your help. Phase III begins NOW.  We will continue building more camps and villages and Warriors are encouraged to join us. …

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