Teresa Herrera reflects on Day 1 of the Fast

Teresa Herrera: I am a woman of faith

I am Mexican, from Puebla, living in Philadelphia for the past ten years, a member of Visitation Parish, and I work at my own small business, selling food in North Philadelphia.

I first connected with New Sanctuary Movement some ten years ago, when my son was deported. NSM has been a strong support for me. I value the organization because it fights for justice. Together we have fought long and hard…

Click below to read Teresa’s reflection in whole:

Sitting in the Fire