Spending a few days with retired missionaries was like taking a drink from the fountain of life. These men, in their 80's and some in their 90's, are still going strong and having the chance to tell their stories brought out their youthful, daring hearts once more. These men went to Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia in their twenties, not knowing English, nor much about African Culture, but left a mark in these countries that is indelible. They opened a teacher training college as well as several primary and secondary schools, and laid the foundation for the current prosperity of these countries through education, both in the faith and in purely academic subjects. The schools they started continue under the administration of local Marist Brothers. Young men are joining in numbers sufficient enough to insure a strong Marist presence for years to come.
Having just spoken in six parishes over the summer seeking support of our Marist Missions, and having so far received very generous responses, I feel further kinship with the missionaries who are in the field today. Mustering up financial and prayerful support will enable wonderful works abroad to continue. Join with me in those prayers for missionaries as well as in gratitude for all who have and are serving in the missions today.
Bro. Rene
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