Appeals
Would You Look Away?
As a young man, Saint Francis always looked away when he came upon a stranger who was sick. He went out of his way to avoid the person. But Jesus transforms the world by changing [...]
Precious Gift of Water
Water is a precious gift that sustains life! For the poor in the missions, a plentiful, clean supply of water is not a given. At many mission sites, women and children must walk for miles [...]
1200 Children Need Your Help
In the coastal city of Beira, home to about 530,000 people, ninety percent of the infrastructure has been blown or washed away. On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Cyclone Idai struck the fourth largest city of [...]
We Can Change The World
You and I can change the world one child at a time. Recently, Father Francis Mbuvi, OFM and I visited St. Mary Nursery and Primary School in Shagasha, a village in Rushooka Parish, Uganda. We [...]
Who Will Shelter Them
Growing up—even surviving childhood—in impoverished East Africa is difficult. Now imagine the plight of children orphaned at a young age because of the HIV/AIDS epidemic sweeping across Africa. Who will shelter them in the shadow [...]
Finding the Franciscans
Do you know where to find the Franciscans? I do not just mean where we live or minister or pray. The Franciscans have always been found on the margins, walking with the poor and serving [...]
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, [...]
Would You Look Away?
As a young man, Saint Francis always looked away when he came upon a stranger who was sick. He went out of his way to avoid the person. But Jesus transforms the world by changing [...]
Precious Gift of Water
Water is a precious gift that sustains life! For the poor in the missions, a plentiful, clean supply of water is not a given. At many mission sites, women and children must walk for miles [...]
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