Taking a Risk
As the week began, I wondered: is my faith deep enough to live the life of a missionary? Do I love the poor enough? Do I love Jesus enough to lay it all down: my career, house, activities, stuff for Him? Would I be willing to answer the door whenever someone knocks? Can I take having dirty feet all the time? Can I learn another language well enough to give people comfort and hope? Can I tolerate cold missionary showers… forever?!
General Cepeda Encounter
María de Jesús introduced us to Cipriano, the ninety-something man who was taken in from an early age by the family across the street. They had hired him as their farm-hand and he apparently did that for the rest of his life. I was somewhat disturbed by how disproportionately large his hands were in relation to his body, as well as his unkempt, thick, inch-long fingernails.
Seeing Jesus
It is always such a pleasant surprise how The Lord can continuously rock my world at every unexpected moment.
He is exactly that: my rock.
He is my Beholder, my Maker, my Beloved Father.
He is my biggest fan, my crying shoulder, my defender in battle…
That Others May Be Praised, And I Unnoticed
he day after Christmas, I, along with a group of about 24 people, left the United States to go on a medical mission trip to Trinidad. I would be lying if I said that this trip was an easy one for me. Leading up to the trip I had so much anxiety about going, but I could not figure out why. Now, I think that it was because I knew deep down that God was going to use this time in Trinidad to move my heart to welcome Him in and love Him more. It had been two and a half years since my last mission trip, and in that time I had gotten busy.
Hard Bends, Dead Ends, & Beautiful memories
[Annmarie Abeyesekera recently went on a medical mission trip with FMC in Peru. These vignettes and reflections are published here with her permission.] The highlight of my mission trip would have to be the second day of the trip. We traveled to a pueblo called Tres Unidos. It was not easy arriving at the Pueblo, but it sure was a little…
Four Airports, One Candle, and A Prayer
Last week we said goodbye to our amazing friends from Holy Family Parish in Brillion WI. They came to Peru to build two churches, but they ended up doing so much more! When the group arrived at the airport in Tarapoto, some twenty hours and four airports after their journey began, the joy on their faces was amazing to see! Many…
Countless Blessings: Ecuador Mission Trips
by Jason Healy | Ahuano, Ecuador There are countless ways the Lord has blessed me these past 7 months since I first stepped on the mission field. However, in this article I want to focus on one aspect of life in missions for which I am extremely grateful. This year in Ecuador we were blessed to have 4 groups come…
Encounter Your Heart’s Desire: Reflections from the Amazon Jungle
By Ryan Lawless Visitors from Houston We just finished with another short-term mission trip from Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Houston, TX. Just down the road from my home parish St. John Vianney. I had such an amazing experience with these holy and faithful servants. I would like to tell you about the highlight of this trip. Mango Playa…
Adventures in the Jungle: Mission Life in Ahuano
By Matthew Holland Praise the LORD we have had so many blessed encounters so we continually thank HIM for that! We have had the chance to lead two different ‘short term mission trips’ both consisting of college kids, and we have hosted the groups in Misahualli. They have both been extremely participational with the people of Ecuador. We have had…
When “Wasting Time” Is Worth It: Are Mission Trips a Waste of Time? Part 3
Why the Gospel Can’t Be Sent in an Envelope: Are Mission Trips a Waste of Money? Part 2
True Mission or a “Poverty Vacation:” Are Mission Trips a Waste of Money?
God will always provide: Medical Mission Trip to Peru
By Taryn Breaux: a short-term mission trip participant My first mission trip to Picota, Peru was such a wonderful reminder and confirmation that God does provide and that He is totally in control. This was my first mission trip, I had no idea what to expect or how to prepare. One of the first things we were told when we arrived…