In the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, CICM missionaries serve the parish of Our Lady of Fatima. The parish is located in the heart of Kinshasa (capital of the DR of Congo), in an area called Gombe. This area is presumably an upper-class milieu, where the institutions of the Republic are located, as well as many retailers and company...
For many of us, prayer can feel haphazard, hurried, and at times even empty. It’s often the first thing we cut out of a busy day. Most Christians, if pressed, would likely admit to wishing they had a stronger prayer life. And because conversion is a lifelong process, no one’s prayer life—not even a saint’s—is perfect.
Today, we...
There is a deep hunger for God’s word and His message of hope, peace and love among our local communities. In my humble way of pastoral visitation in the various communities under my care, I wish to support and enhance people’s faith by sharing the Gospel in their particular situations.
I believe home visitation is a prime...
If you’ve been following the news lately, you know that our Church is currently in a time of crisis. Throughout the world, our brothers and sisters are suffering from religious persecution, famine and poverty, and lack of adequate education. Now, the clergy abuse crisis adds another burden to disturb and sorrow the hearts of...
In my experience thus far with youth ministry in the Dominican Republic, I have found that young people are generally spontaneous, open-minded, dynamic, flexible, warm and lively.
In the parish where I am now working, they are remarkably responsive to the many activities present in the church. I encounter the youth with music...
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.
