Weather tracker: Mexico’s Pacific coast hit by tropical storm and hurricane as reflected on by Sister Maria Teresa Morales

Here at Madre de Dios, we watch the skies and the news with a constant prayer. We hear of the recent Pacific coast storms, Tropical Storm Dalila and Hurricane Erick, bringing heavy rains and disruption to our neighbors in Acapulco and Oaxaca. These powerful weather events remind us of life’s fragility. They also challenge us to consider our shared human family.

Our work here along the border shows us the deep connections we share. When one community suffers, we all feel the ripple. The people facing floods and mudslides are our brothers and sisters. They need our prayers and our practical support. We must always remember their inherent dignity, especially when they lose everything.

Responding to Mexico’s Pacific Coast Storms

Nature’s power often reveals our own vulnerability. Storms do not discriminate. However, their impact falls hardest on those with the least resources. We witness this truth daily in our migrant hospitality houses. Many people already travel with very little. Therefore, a natural disaster can push them into even greater desperation. We must open our hearts to their plight.

Our faith calls us to accompany the suffering. Jesus Himself taught us to see Him in the hungry, the thirsty, and the stranger. Consequently, we must act with mercy and solidarity. We send our prayers for the safety and swift recovery of all affected by these Pacific coast storms. We also renew our commitment to serving those pushed to the margins.

Finding the Sacred in Shared Humanity

Here in the desert, we learn resilience from the land and from each other. These storms, while devastating, also call forth incredible strength. Communities often come together in remarkable ways after such events. Neighbors help neighbors. Strangers offer comfort. This spirit of shared humanity truly reflects the divine within us.

Ultimately, we find God not just in the calm, but also in the chaos. We find Him in the hands that rebuild, the voices that offer comfort, and the hearts that choose compassion. May we all strive to be those hands, voices, and hearts. We pray for healing and hope for all impacted by the recent weather. We continue our work, grounded in mercy, always seeking to uphold human dignity.

Read the original news coverage on The Guardian (World).

By Sister Maria Teresa Morales

Religious sister of the Sisters of Mercy directing frontline health clinics and migrant hospitality houses along the international border. Writes on human dignity, maternal health, immigrant accompaniment, and recognizing the sacred in the most vulnerable.