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Thailand
Christmas with Jesús
By Fr Alo Connaughton
The author is one of two brothers who are Columbans. His older brother Father Sean worked in the Philippines for many years, in Zambales and Manila. Father Alo spent his early years as a priest in Chile.
The first thing I need to clarify is that the Jesús I’m talking about is from Madrid and his family names are Galeote Tormo; and of course his name is pronounced ‘heSUS’. He is a doctor who got his degrees in medicine from the University of Salamanca; and he is a Franciscan priest. He has 17 years of medical practice in rural Bolivia behind him, seven of those as a hospital director.
Bend in the Road
By Gil L. Casio SM
The author, a seminarian with the Society of Mary, is stationed in Thailand, having been in Myanmar for a while. He is from Surigao.
OUT IN THE FIELDS WITH GOD
By Ma. Norma L. Plata
The author is a member of Christ the King Association International – Asian Region, popularly known in the
In 1983 I experienced a great stirring in my heart to serve the Lord full-time. After three years of discernment, I left my banking career and joined the mission team in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, a few months later. After two years in
In the Land of Monks
By Fr. Benny Enano cm
Fr. Benny Enano, a Vincentian missionary, is from Igbaras, Iloilo. He is the youngest of five children. After his ordination in June 29, 1991 he was assigned as parish priest to Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish Molo. Then a few years later he was sent to Thailand for mission.
A Touch that Counts
By Gee-Gee O. Torres
