Next Nativity Men’s Group
July 11, 2024
Speaker: Ramon Garcia
We are Chosen for the Times We are Living
Ramon Garcia was born in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, where his family consisted of restauranteurs. His father passed away when he was only 11 years old.
To support the family, his mother needed to sell food from the house.
Around the age of 16, Ramon abandoned his Catholic faith while in middle school. At 19 years old, a friend invited Ramon to a youth retreat which inspired him to renew his faith in Christ.
Even though he restored his faith, his faith was still not very strong. He knew God existed and that He loved him, but Ramon would not do anything to show his love for Him.
He was married to Lucia in October 1992. After a few years of marital struggles due to his alcoholism, Ramon started to become closer to God.
After a heavy drinking episode, Ramon and Lucia went to the World Wide Marriage Encounter in 2007, which was the beginning of a lifestyle closer to God.
They went to couple retreats together and improved their communication with each other to form a stronger bond.
It was at this time, after a few years of Marriage Encounters, the quiet whisper of the Diaconate calling began. After several years of discerning the Call, he changed jobs with the purpose of entering the San Diego Diocese Diaconate program. In 2020, they started the Diaconate program, and God willing, Ramon will be ordained a Deacon in May 2025!
He serves at St. Mary’s Parish in Escondido.
Join us for a night of Faith, Fellowship, Food, and Inspiration
Where: Church of the Nativity
When: Thursday, July 11 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Contact: Tim Van Damm timvandamm@gmail.com, 617.501.3950 or
Scott Maxwell smaxwell@ThomasMoreSociety.org