Buongiorno, Nanay — Sr. Susay Valdez on Mission, Mary, and the Middle of the Climb

She learned to say buongiorno perfectly. But some days, the only word that feels right is Nanay.Sr. Susay Valdez, RC is a Cenacle Sister missioned to the Generalate community in Rome, where she navigates international community life, accompanies Filipino Catholics abroad, and distributes warm meals on Wednesday nights to those living on the streets. In this episode, she reflects on what it means to keep showing up quietly, faithfully, and without fanfare, and why, in the middle of a mission she doesn't always fully understand, Mary has never felt like a detour.The timing couldn't be more fitting. Mother's Day was just yesterday. The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is this May 13. And we are right in the middle of the Month of Mary. Sr. Susay brings us back to a simple, grounding prayer through Mariang Ina Ko by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ, now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms. Song sheet available at jescom.ph/josh.Lead me to Him. That's the whole prayer. And most days, that's enough.