you see, was a strong Catholic. She never missed a Sunday at church and was a leader for charismatic Catholic retreats where people worshiped God and spoke in tongues. And she was always praying: for Carlos and his brothers and sisters. Although Carlos wouldn’t consider himself too religious, he had turned to God throughout his childhood for strength in the midst of all his family’s troubles. If asked, he would say he was “spiritual” and, if push came to shove, he’d say “Catholic.” The drive up to