Appeals
In Gratitude We Pray
You are very important to us. I want to thank you right from the start. You are so much a part of our mission work, you are truly family to us all. We hold you [...]
The Christmas Message of Hope
Every Christmas we retell the story of how Mary and Joseph had to travel, how there was no room for them in the inn, and how their baby, Jesus, was thus born in a stable. Did [...]
Earthquake Relief in the Philippines
An Earthquake Swarm The recent earthquakes in the Philippines, on the island of Mindanao, is described as an earthquake ‘swarm’ by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Three of these tremors registered the [...]
Christmas in Syria
At this most wonderful time of the year I hope you know of my gratitude and love for you and the love and gratitude of all those whose lives you touch through Franciscan Missions. You will [...]
Long have we prayed for this day
You and I have prayed for vocations for a generation. Our loving God’s response seems to ring in the words of the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth! Do [...]
As Thanksgiving Approaches
“Let the little children come to me for the reign of God belongs to them.” ~ Luke 18:16 You bring the reign of God just a bit closer for children in the missions. As Thanksgiving approaches, [...]
Our Distant Goal
“It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts [...]
Franciscan Earthquake Relief
The Pacific Ring of Fire Late last year, a series of earthquakes struck the Philippine island of Mindanao. Six earthquakes measuring between 5.8 to 6.6 affected a large area southwest of Davo City. Because the [...]
Bring Light to the Darkness
You stand between a poor child and hunger. Your kindness and concern from afar place a meal in front of a malnourished child. These are children born into extreme poverty in dangerous and isolated areas [...]
Gratitude to the Faithful
I can think of no better way to start the New Year than by saying a heartfelt thank you to a kind and true friend. Your generosity over the past year has blessed the lives of [...]
In Gratitude We Pray
You are very important to us. I want to thank you right from the start. You are so much a part of our mission work, you are truly family to us all. We hold you [...]
The Christmas Message of Hope
Every Christmas we retell the story of how Mary and Joseph had to travel, how there was no room for them in the inn, and how their baby, Jesus, was thus born in a stable. Did [...]
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