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Saturday, October 24, 2026

A SCHOOL BENEATH A TREE — THE STORY OF MY FRIEND BETO

 


❤️ A SCHOOL BENEATH A TREE — THE STORY OF MY FRIEND BETO ❤️

Many years ago, in a small Guatemalan village called Godínez, local farmers asked a teacher named Beto to open a school so their children could have a better future.

Beto had no money. But he had faith.

He prayed, listened to God, and began teaching children beneath a tree.

Decades later, that little dream has become a thriving school bearing his name. Countless children have been given opportunities because one man said YES to God.

Today, Beto needs our help.

He recently suffered a serious stroke and now needs a pacemaker, medications, and ongoing medical treatment. His family simply doesn't have the resources to cover these expenses.

Beto and his wife Ruth opened their home to Liz and me when we lived in Guatemala. He taught me more about faith, generosity, and serving others than he will ever know.

I wrote this song to honor my friend and tell his extraordinary story.

If many of us give just a little, together we can make an enormous difference.

Please consider donating, sharing this song, and praying for Beto and his family.

❤️ Help Beto and his family here:
https://gofund.me/44a4cd19e

Sometimes God asks us to plant the seeds. Sometimes He asks us to help care for those who planted them.

— Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

#HelpBeto #FaithInAction #Guatemala #TheCatholicJourney #LoveYourNeighbor

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