Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, recently closed the extraordinary Year of Mercy with the end of the Ecclesiastical Year on the glorious feast of Christ the King, November 20. Captured in our readings and reflection on that day is the Lord, king of heaven and earth, “Jesus shows Himself to be lordly, not through beautiful …
On World AIDS day the statistics can be overwhelming. 34 million HIV-positive people worldwide. More than one million adults and children die every year from HIV/AIDS in Africa alone. Over 36 million have died from an HIV-related cause. To Mission Doctors, this day is about more that statistics, it’s about people, people like Emmanuella a …
We stand at the threshold of yet another year in the Church’s liturgical life. Advent is a time of preparation. Celebrated from the fourth century AD, it is a season of hope. Isn’t that what we need now, hope? With all that has happened in the last couple of weeks in our national elections, we …
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It always has been. Not because of the meal that I’ve been preparing since I was 18 years old! (Although I am partial to dressing and rutabagas!) But because we can be together with those we love, share history and stories, laugh and even sometimes cry over memories. What a …
Bringing together the leaders of volunteer programs, both domestic and international, the Catholic Volunteer Network held their National Conference on Faith Based Service last weekend, in Los Angeles. It was an opportunity to share strategic ideas in the area of recruitment, support for volunteers, fundraising and so much more. More than this however, it was …
Jim and Terry Hake, our Mission Doctor dynamic duo, just returned home from a short-term trip to St. Martin de Porres Mission Hospital in rural Cameroon, West Africa. They are one of our Communication Director’s favorites because they always share the beautiful stories that make us all feel closer to the patients served at St. …
The Pope said today, as Christian saints have done throughout the ages, Christ’s followers are called “to confront the troubles and anxieties of our age with the spirit and love of Jesus.” New situations require new energy and a new commitment, he said, and then he offered a new list of beatitudes for modern Christians: …
What a wonderful Sunday! Once again we came together to Bless Healers and Celebrate Health! Archbishop José Gomez spoke in his homely of the unique roll healthcare workers play in sharing the love of God with their patients and families. He spoke of Saint Teresa of Calcutta who prayed, “Dearest Lord, may I see you today …
Depending on how savvy Siri is on your smart phone, she would come up with St. Thérése the Little Flower or St. Teresa of Avila, maybe our newest St., St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata OR even St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross also known as Edith Stein. St. Thérése was the model and inspiration for …
Jesus was a missionary. As the Word of God, he is the light of all nations. As the Word made flesh, he brought God’s own life into our midst. Before returning to the Father, he sent the Church to continue the mission given him by the Father and empowered her with his Spirit: “As the …
