‘We know that the very presence of a Columban team of missionaries in Birmingham raises many questions… We are convinced, however, as lay people that this shows the way forward for the people of God and enables us to practice what we have been sharing about partnership as the preferred way of being church. This is the way we opted for when we became Lay Missionaries.’
Nataly and Mauricio Silva. Chilean LM’s currently assigned to Britain
‘Despite poverty, injustice, violence and hate, ordinary people will go on living and creating life, and with life, beauty’
Geraldine Smith. Irish LM assigned to the Philippines 2000-2003
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One of the great poverties of this country is the poverty of opportunity. Most of these bright children will never finish High School – their parents cannot afford it. They will work on the land or in the home and their chances of escaping the poverty trap are slim. But they are so full of life, of promise, of optimism and laughter. And I wonder, can we make a difference to these small precious lives.’
Steve Longhurst. British LM assigned to the Philippines 1997-2000
