Series: Missionaries of Hope

Editorial

Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples

The Pope thinks in a special way of the missionaries ad gentes (to the nations) who venture to distant lands “to make known the love of God in Christ.” In this way, they are “missionaries among all peoples.”

WM Special

Sent to Serve in Three Nations

From the mountain villages and mourned loss in cities ravaged by war, Fr. Bonifacio Autentico Apaap Jr., a Filipino missionary, traveled across three nations-Eretria, Sudan and Egypt-for him to discover that mission is not about control or success–it is about faithfulness.

WM Special

Surviving the Missionary Life

Fr. Raul Baluma Tabaranza, a priest for more than two decades, took a leap of faith on his mission in Zambia, Africa, as he encountered the drastic change of taking on multiple roles: as a priest, carpenter, doctor, and teacher, which all at once shaped his missionary life.

WM Special

Challenging Mission in Sri Lanka

Sister Patricia Lemus, a Comboni missionary, has been in Sri Lanka for more than five years and in the city of Hatton for just over a year. She shares the challenges of this mission on the Asian continent.

WM Special

The Comboni Sisters’ Mission of Reconciliation

Sr. Isabelle Kahambu Valinande, a Comboni missionary from the Democratic Republic of Congo, walks alongside migrants in San Antonio, Texas, offering her heart. She finds that the simple acts of listening, smiling, and praying can spark reconciliation.

Frontiers

‘We Knew Nothing about That’

During World War II, historical accounts vary as to how much German citizens knew about Nazi camps. The evidence seems to reveal that some Germans had a clear understanding of the horrors that were happening, while others knew very little.

Insight

Floods, Typhoons and Contractors

The Philippines has been suffering from damaging floods despite the billions of pesos paid to contractors for hundreds of flood control projects. The Senate uncovers anomalies for ghost/fake projects, overcosting, and underperformance by contractors.

Frontline

Leading Children Closer to God

As a Catholic, Artemio grew up in a dark area–Manila, notorious for crimes, gang wars, drugs, violence, and confusion. But God revealed Himself to him during his difficult and critical times. He reformed himself and leads children and people on the streets closer to God.

Our World

From Head-Hunting to Wealth-Hunting

Humanity’s relentless pursuit of wealth has reshaped societies and ignited conflicts. In a world crammed with counterfeit goods, illicit trafficking, and institutional corruption, the ancient call to honesty and responsibility has never been more urgent.

Beyond the Synod

From Processions to Prophetic Mission

In the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country, the active involvement of Catholics appears limited to practices of popular piety, religious fiestas, and salu-salo. However, according to the Synod on Synodality, communion, participation, and mission encompass much more than these activities.

Shopping Cart