Lay Mission Articles

Lay Mission Articles

A Humble and Compassionate Caregiver

By Febie Gonzales, Columban Lay Missionary in Taiwan   “Compassion is a language of God” -Pope Francis. When I asked, “Why did you choose to come to Taiwan?” Adi, an Indonesian caregiver, replied, “To earn money for my family, to provide for their needs and well-being, to send my children to school, and to have

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Giving a Chance to Change

By Ana Flores, Columban Lay Missionary   I met these women sometime 2011-2012 when we relocated some families affected by typhoon Sendong to the Mother of Divine Mercy Village in Opol. Some belonged to the TISAKA or Tingog sa Kasanag (voice of enlightenment) organization. From time to time, these women faced serious problems, and I often sought

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Love, Joy, and Commitment

By Monaliza Esteban, Columban Lay Missionary in Pakistan I have been reflecting on my experiences in the tribal ministry – among both the Parkari Kohlis and the Punjabis. Over the past five years, I have witnessed diverse ways of life and  I have even written a number of stories about them. These ongoing  encounters have

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Welcoming Christ in Every Stranger

By Reins Mosqueda, Taiwan   “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and

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Stitch By Stitch: A Journey of Discovery, Connection, and Healing

By Lilibeth Sabado, Columban Lay Missionary In August 2023, I arrived in El Paso after a 6-month language immersion in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Then I underwent a seven-month tedious visa application process. This process included a trip to Manila in March 2024 for consular appearance, biometrics, and an interview. Upon returning, my religious visa granted me

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No Words Needed

By Angie Escarsa, Lay Missionary in Ireland “Preach everywhere you go and, if necessary, use words.”   As Columban Missionaries, we try to live out the Gospel message through witnessing the love of God to others, especially in responding to our mission priorities of migrants, refugees, and biodiversity protection and restoration. In my experience, words

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