'To Change the World, We Must Be Good to Those Who Cannot Repay Us'
The first time I heard Pope Francis proclaim these words through one of his social media accounts early on in his pontificate, my first thought was, "Well, yeah..." It seemed like pretty basic theology ...
Living a Life of Gratitude
High in the mountains of the Diocese of Galle, Sri Lanka sits the Silisiliya Tea Estate that employs most of the area's population. It is generational work. If your grandparents were tea-pickers, ...
Bring the Gospel of Hope to the World this Lent!
In the Diocese of Chipata, Zambia, the faithful of St. John the Baptist outstation gather midweek to hold a special "Masika" Mass. This Eucharistic celebration is held to give thanks -- 'zikomo' ...
Learning from the Missions: Commitment to God's Plan Must be Total
Every man called by God to serve in the priesthood has his own vocation story. For men in the missions, it is often one of struggle -- many cannot financially afford to say "Yes!" when God calls them. Our ...
Giving Mothers and Babies a Chance in the Missions
One of the great blessings of this ministry is the relationships made with others who share in mission work around the world. Whether that connection is made through email or in person, we truly feel ...
One Family in Mission: An Attitude of Gratitude
Throughout the year, our Mission Family has the opportunity to give thanks for many blessings. We are grateful to serve the people of God both here in the Archdiocese of Boston and throughout the mission ...
Bringing Hope to Those on the Margins
Though raised in different parts of Sri Lanka, Josiah Roninson and his seminary classmates call themselves 'brothers.' From the city and seashore, peaceful and war-torn, their upbringings could ...
Helping the Missions and Filling Easter Baskets, Too!
Every day, missionaries are the face of God's miraculous love to countless people around the world. Whether it be in pastoral ministry, health care, education, or numerous other ways, missionaries ...
