When I first went on the missions I had fond imaginings of trekking up through the jungle like the last of the Mohicans, so I felt a bit disappointed that it turned out just to be a flight in a small plane. But, if I had wanted a test of courage, I don’t think I could have chosen better.

What nature teaches us about the kingdom of God, and God’s care for us

Gospel: Mark 4: 26–34
This is how it is with the Kingdom of God

Whoever does the will of God is brother or sister to Jesus

Gospel: Mark 3: 20–35
Whoever does the will of the Father is my mother, sister, brother.

Gratitude for all God has done for us and for Jesus’ gift of Himself must lead to action

Gospel: Mark 14: 12–16, 22–26
Take it, this is my body. This is my blood of the new covenant, which will be shed for many

The Triune God is always with us. We have been commissioned by Jesus to evangelize.

Gospel: Matthew 28: 16–20
I am with you always.