Eduardo Godinez '12

In this episode of Always a Raven, host Janelle Menz sits down with Eduardo Godinez ’12 to explore the winding, cross-cultural path that shaped his faith, identity, and vocation. Eduardo shares how moving from Mexico to the U.S. as a teenager launched a search for belonging that carried him through loneliness, culture shock, and a deep hunger for meaning. He opens up about drifting from the Church, chasing a version of life that left him empty, and the joyful witness of his fellow Ravens that slowly drew him back. From heartbreak and broken friendships to a last-minute admission to Benedictine that changed everything, Eduardo’s story offers an honest, moving look at how God patiently reshapes a life from within. Now a husband, father, and founder of Emmaus Pilgrimages, Eduardo reflects with Janelle on rediscovering his faith after college, the healing power of community and mentorship, and how pilgrimages became a way of helping others encounter Christ along the way. Eduardo also shares how honoring his family, especially through journeys to Our Lady of Guadalupe, has become a central part of his mission — and how being a Raven continues to shape the way he lives, leads, and serves.