In times of their greatest destitution, our homeless brothers and sisters in Christ face extreme challenges of scarcity. Scarcity of food, water, shelter, and warmth. Most notably, the homeless often face significant deprivation of the sense of human dignity and belonging. 

Christ in the City seeks to assist in all these regards. Providing material support, accompaniment in pursuing resources, and, most importantly, companionship. As a missionary, my main objective will be to create real, tangible relationships based on filial love, not transactional expectations. Where better to encounter brotherly love than the city of Philadelphia itself?

"My journey to Christ in the City has been a four-year adventure: one of purifying the way I encounter suffering, deepening my capacity for love of both friend and stranger, and strengthening the courage to be with those overwhelmed by their suffering...

...I explored how to integrate pillars of Christ in the City’s mission into my own life. I began to volunteer weekly at a local homeless shelter. I started keeping water and granola bars in my car for when I passed people on the street. I grappled with my introvert instincts and endeavored to be more open to daily, intentional conversation.  

I began to notice and reflect on the fact that most of us spend time wearing a metaphorical mask, a luxury that hides our insecurities and vulnerabilities. We often hide how we feel..."