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Bearing Light to the World’s Darkest Places

Fr. Randy

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Witch Children, Corruption and Tractors –Offering Help, Hope and Healing in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Fr. Randy     May 18, 2016 10:00:00 AM

Dear friend, what good is a tractor without gas?

This question offers a great analogy for what the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing right now.  On one hand, the World Bank sees a lot of potential in this young republic:  

“With 80 million hectares of arable land and over 1,100 minerals and precious metals...


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4 Ways to Pray for Our Missionary Efforts in Africa

Fr. Randy     Apr 27, 2016 8:30:00 AM

Jesus Christ, our high priest, “always lives to make intercession for those who draw near to God through him” (Hebrews 7:25). We ask you to follow Him and intercede for our missionaries in Africa, whose energy is always devoted to drawing people nearer to God.

Here are four ways to pray for our four missions in Africa.

1. Pray...


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The Poverty Crisis in Guatemala — And What We Can Do about It

Fr. Randy     Apr 14, 2016 9:55:30 AM

The Poverty Crisis

Guatemala has both the highest population and the biggest economy in Central America. However, it has some of the worst poverty, malnutrition and mortality rates in the region, principally in its rural, indigenous (largely Mayan) areas. A majority of the people don’t benefit from the supposedly improving...


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Today We Pray for Our Missionary Efforts in Belgium #PrayForBrussels

Fr. Randy     Mar 22, 2016 3:07:37 PM

This morning we awoke to emails, tweets, and news stories that depicted another unimaginably, heart-wrenching scene of death, violence, and a struggling hope.

Current reports say that three explosions that ripped through the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday killing at least 34 people and wounding about 170 more. This...


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3 Meaningful Ways You Can Pray for Our Missionary Efforts in Asia

Fr. Randy     Mar 16, 2016 5:41:50 PM

“Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you” - Psalm 102:1

Jesus, Paul, and Abraham.  What did they have in common?  Intercessory prayer. Throughout scripture each would cry out to God on behalf of the apostles, members of their community, and those in need of mercy.  

This prominent theme still remains a vital aspect...


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Missionhurst Missionaries build Catholic communities in frontier situations: places where the gospel is not preached or lived. This blog is about their work in the four corners of the globe, and their holistic work in four areas of focus: relief and healthcare, socio-economic development, education, and pastoral work.

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