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Faith, love and sacred corn

In the 1960s, Francisco and María’s paths crossed not once but twice in Guatemala, and they eventually married. Their love story spanning almost 60 years was strengthened by faith and, later, elder sponsorship, which helped them live out their lives with honor and dignity.

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Francisco, 78, and María, 77, standing outside their home in their Guatemala community in mid-2025. The couple’s marriage, spanning almost 60 years of hope and hardship, was strengthened by faith and, later, elder sponsorship that helped them live their lives with honor and dignity.