Month: April 2022
Appreciating God’s Creation in Jamaica
Editor’s Note: Overseas Lay Missioner Joleen Johnson shares a photo blog of God’s creation in Kingston, Jamaica. As a way to appreciate God’s intricate creation, this blog post consists of photos of just a few flowers and plants (and one parrot) found in Kingston, Jamaica. Each petal is different than the next and has God’s…
Read MoreNight at the Art Car Museum
Editor’s Note: Julia Pinto, an FMS missioner on the U.S.-Mexico border, shares a story of meeting a retired Border Patrol agent and how he challenged her assumptions. My fellow missioner and I were invited by one of our ministry partners to a dinner on March 22nd at Art Car World, a small, local museum in…
Read MorePrayer for Trust
Editor’s Note: As journeyed through the sacred season of Lent, our staff, Overseas Lay Missioners, and DC Service Corps volunteers compiled a Lenten Litany, each writing a one-line prayer close to their hearts. To end our Lenten Litany today, DC Service Corps volunteer Emily Putzke shares a prayer for trust. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord,…
Read MorePrayer For Those Who Are Suffering
Editor’s Note: As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, our staff, Overseas Lay Missioners, and DC Service Corps volunteers will be compiling a Lenten Litany, each writing a one-line prayer close to their hearts. Estephanie Alvarez is a high school student who works in the FMS office once a week as part of Don…
Read MoreFranciscan Values and Blessing In Cochabamba
Editor’s Note: Overseas Lay Missioner Victor Artaiz reflects on Franciscan values and blessings he is experiencing while serving in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Heading into my third month of mission here in the beautiful city of Cochabamba, I am overwhelmed, delighted, and reminded daily of the various Franciscan values and blessings I encounter along this journey. A continuing…
Read MoreLenten Litany: Prayer to See God’s Presence
Editor’s Note: As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, our staff, Overseas Lay Missioners and DC Service Corps volunteers will be compiling a Lenten Litany, each writing a one-line prayer close to their hearts. Today, Overseas Lay Missioner Mari Snyder, who serves on the U.S.-Mexico border, shares a prayer to see and know God’s…
Read MoreLauren’s Day at the Fr. McKenna Center
Editor’s Note: DC Service Corps volunteer Lauren Barry shares a video blog of her day-to-day service at the Fr. McKenna Center.
Read MorePrayer for Unconditional Love and Mercy
Editor’s Note: As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, our staff, Overseas Lay Missioners, and DC Service Corps volunteers will be compiling a Lenten Litany, each writing a one-line prayer close to their hearts. Today, DC Service Corps volunteer Christopher Zaragoza shares a prayer to experience God’s unconditional love and mercy. Christ, have mercy on…
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