Persons with Disabilities: Carrying the Light

March 2025

In This Issue

Editorial

Catholic Stand vs Mass Deportation

The presence of undocumented immigrants is a challenge, but the Church doesn’t think mass deportation is the answer. Instead, it supports legalizing immigrants and aims to help them integrate.

WM Special

Communicating Faith to Persons with Disabilities

For persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, the journey of faith is enriched through meaningful connections and shared experiences. Fr. Marlon shares his experience of communicating the essence of faith through friendship.

WM Special

Faith, Family, and the Fight against Duchenne

The Juni family has been battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) for over a decade now. After losing their eldest son, Axl, to DMD, the family now faces the same struggle with their youngest, Angel. They find strength in their prayers and each other and believe miracles are still possible.

WM Special

Despite Discrimination I Found Grace

Despite the challenges of cerebral palsy and navigating a world often unprepared for disabilities, Margaret’s faith remained unshaken. This is her story of perseverance and the unwavering belief that God wants all of us, regardless of our abilities, to receive the grace of the sacraments.

Frontiers

A King’s Advice to the President

Were Martin Luther King Jr. able to counsel President Trump directly, his advice would echo the teachings of the Gospel–urging humility, mercy, and the pursuit of a “beloved community.” As King warned, the outcomes of violence and division only deepen bitterness.

Insight

A Database of Clerics Accused of Abuse

Some Filipino bishops and priests fail to uphold the teachings of the Church and Pope Francis and hold clerical child abusers to account in a court of law for their heinous crimes. These clerics offer payments and college education to silence the victims and their parents.

Frontline

ICM Sisters Oppose: China’s West PH Sea Claims

The Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (ICM) condemned China’s sweeping maritime claims over the West Philippine Sea and expressed support for Filipinos in their fight against Chinese aggressions and intrusions in the contested waters.

Our World

The Power of Christian Thinking

Christian thinking can shape culture, exploring how best to bring the core content of the Gospel message to different cultural contexts and groups. Seeking to influence cultures through critical thinking is precisely what is described as evangelizing cultures.

Beyond the Synod

Ecclesial Discernment

The Final Document of the Synod on Synodality puts a strong emphasis on the process of “ecclesial discernment.” What does the 2021-2024 Synod of Bishops mean by it?

Young Heart

E-Books versus Real Books

As a reader, what kind of books do you find more beneficial, the E-books or the printed copies? As much as the physical body is fed with food, the mind becomes well-developed and more knowledgeable by reading books. Are you an avid reader?

Vatican II

Divine Revelation and Scripture

Dei Verbum (Word of God), formally titled the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, holds a unique place among the 16 documents of Vatican II (1962–1965). It is a profound exploration of how God reveals Himself and communicates with humanity.

Follow Me

Judith, Liberator of the People

Judith had a deep and unshakeable faith in God and her story is a true example of love and faithfulness to God. A wise and courageous woman, she is a symbol of commitment to life.

Combonis in Asia

Fen Xiang: Sharing with the Church in China

The arrival of the Comboni Missionaries in Macau soon led to a question: What about mainland China? Thus, a project to support the Church in China was born: Fen Xiang. The aim is to encourage the sharing of resources and means with the dioceses through the formation of clergy, religious, and laity.

Bible Quiz

Bible Quiz

Please mark the correct answer with an ‘x’ and email your responses to the editor at wm.editor@gmail.com The winner will be selected from those who have submitted all correct answers and will receive a six-month subscription to World Mission magazine.

Philippines

Bishops Promise Action On Sexual Abuse

Bishops in the Philippines vowed action on sexual abuse cases after a US-based church watchdog published a database of Filipino clergymen facing accusations of sexual violence.

Artificial Intelligence (Ai)

Church Leaders Urged To Use Ai For Good

Participants in a three-day conference in Rome for presidents of Episcopal Commissions for Communication and directors of diocesan Offices for Social Communication have expressed the need for Church leaders to receive formation in using AI for the good of humanity.

Ethiopia

Former Superior General Of Comboni Missionaries Ordained Bishop

Fr. Tesfaye Tadesse (in photo), former Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries, was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The ordination was done in the Ethiopian Rite that lasted for more than five hours.

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Ceasefire For Humanitarian Reasons

Rwanda-backed forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have announced that they paused their advance across the east of the country for humanitarian reasons.

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