A Cloud of Witnesses

Remembering Those Who Served in Mission 

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us* and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2) 

USCMA believes it is important to remember those who have gone before us in mission. Those in mission know, in their bones, that they “stand on the shoulders of giants” who have paved new paths for mission – everywhere in the world.  

Here, in this place, we do what little we can to honor their memory and steward their legacy. Here we want to remember the lay women and men, the religious, and the ordained who have served mission.  

All the faithful are baptized and sent. Some have heard the call to mission, gone beyond themselves, outside of their comfort zones, crossed some type of border, to be with and for others, in their context, to continue the mission of Jesus in the world.  

Please, if you know someone who has served in mission, and you want to honor their memory and steward their legacy, share their story with USCMA ([email protected]).