Becoming a Digital Missionary
“To write is to embark on a journey whose final destination we do not know. Thus, writing requires a real act of trust. We have to say to ourselves: “I…
Immerse Yourself in Nature with Slow Fashion
Three days Eco-printing (or Botanical printing as it is also known) workshop was taken place in May, 2024. It was arranged by our Parish priest Fr. Robert and Sr. Lucia…
The Role of AI Technology in Missionary Work
AI technology is undeniably here to stay. As it continues to evolve and permeate every aspect of our lives, its impact on various fields—including religious missionary work—becomes increasingly significant. The…
The Heat is On!
The Philippines has been grappling with the heat wave and the effects of El Niño since last year, but this year's intensity during the summer months has been particularly severe,…
Our New Neighbours
It is Monday morning, and I am at the Migrant Center of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Manhattan, one of a team of volunteers readying ourselves to…
Cultivating Respectful Missionary Engagement in Indigenous Communities
Living and working in indigenous contexts has been a fundamental aspect of our mission since the time of our foundress, Euphrasie Barbier. Our journey began with missionary engagement with the…
Service with a Smile
I look forward to Tuesdays. The day gets off to a quick start as my companion and I ready ourselves for the rather long bus-train trek to Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn,…