Wonders of Creation
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Hang Tran, shares the story of two Cambodian brothers who found each other and as strangers became one family.
Sharing the Faith
Gabe Hurrish shares an update on finding and beginning ministry in Thailand’s Bangkok region.
Beginning Encounters
James reflects on the summer theme in light of completing his Brasilian mission formation and beginning his mission work.
Mission Begins with a SMILE
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Coralis Salvador, tells the stories behind the smiles she sees regularly in mission along the border of USA and Mexico in El Paso, Texas.
The Costs of War in Tanzania
Mike Lattanzi in Tanzania recently walked by a funeral of a local man killed from a bomb during the Iran war.
The Most Precious Gifts
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Juan Gomez, reflects on his experiences as a chaplain and in a world full of consumerism, his patients only want life.
Sewing Hope
Jana Schiemenz, reflects on the willingness and ease of students at the Huruma School to assist one another without judgment.
Joy is a Choice
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Joanne Miya, reflects on the privilege she has witnessing joy in numerous encounters while in Tanzania.
Bond & Rocha Summer 2026 Update
Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Kathy Bond and Flavio Focha, provide details about the upcoming EcoRetreat in Monrovia, CA they’ll be facilitating.
My SMILE Moments in Mission
Julie Lawler discusses the healing power pottery had recently with a group of DDP students in Cambodia, and the smiles that it created.
Finding Grace… or is it Grace Finding Me?
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Susanne Beentjes, reflects on how grace can be found if you’re looking, even on those “bad days.”
