Franciscan Missions of Peace

I learned long ago from a very wise man that conversion is supernatural. Intellectual dialogue and debate can only bring a person so far. To truly be an evangelist and to bring people to Christ is to do as St. Francis and evangelize not with words but with actions.

While I was at Franciscan I developed a great desire to delve into the many rich tradition of our church as well as to offer my life to God’s service in any way that I could. During 2003 and 2004 I had been an active member of the “Franciscan Missions of Peace” and as a missionary I had been able to do mission work in some Carribean countries such as Haiti, Jamaica, and Barbados , in several different European countries, and in various underprivileged regions of the U.S. Those experiences furthered my desire to serve the church.

The picture above was taken during a mission to Mabielle, the remote country-side of Haiti taken in 2003. My experience in Haiti a few years back was awesome. They are such a spiritual people, hungry for more truth, more Spirit, more of God. We witnessed many Eucharistic miracles and through the vessel of our presence in Mabielle, there has commenced a revolution in the hearts of many in Haiti. Through the thickness of a government tormented by dictatorship and a ever growing presence of voodoo and other pagan practices, God has raised up strong Christians to turn the tides in Haiti. His Hand is upon them and great things are to come in Haiti! May God's Glory reign!