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Sisters Project in Malaga
Sisters project reaches young people in Spain's peripheries with presence over perfection.
In brief
Sisters project reaches young people in Spain's peripheries with presence over perfection. Sr. Lucía López Álvarez-Ossorio, a Daughter of Charity, works with marginalized youth in Malaga, Spain, through direct presence and simple words to build faith. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Sisters Project in Malaga
In southern Spain, Málaga is known for its sunshine, bustling harbor, and vibrant tourist life.
Peripheries of loneliness
Beyond its postcard beauty lies another reality, the lives of young people marked by loneliness, insecurity, and rejection.
Sr. Lucía's classroom
Sr. Lucía teaches religion and physical education at a local school with students from diverse backgrounds.
“They carry much heavier backpacks than their schoolbags”
The mud of human existence
Sr. Lucía believes God is found in the mud of human existence, not perfection or flawless appearances.
“And it is precisely there, I discover Jesus is still alive”
You matter
Sr. Lucía says young people need simple words like 'You matter. You are loved.' to build faith.
“You matter. You are loved”
Presence over perfection
Sr. Lucía works with marginalized youth through direct presence and simple words to build faith.
The essence
Sr. Lucía López Álvarez-Ossorio, a Daughter of Charity, works with marginalized youth in Malaga, Spain, through direct presence and simple words to build faith.
