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Announcing Witnesses of Hope: A Virtual Jubilee Journey

February 13, 2025

Join fellow ministers and missionaries on a virtual journey of hope using the words of Pope Francis. Presented on the last Thursday of every month and in conjunction with the Summit on Mission and Evangelization in July.

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A World of Mission – February 2025 Highlights

February 13, 2025

This month’s links include the pope’s 2025 Message for World Mission Day, as well as news from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

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Book Review – Jesus and His Abba by Leonardo Boff

February 13, 2025

“This little book – just 113 pages – changed the way I view Jesus…”

Don McCrabb, D. Min., reflects on this new text by renowned theologian Leonardo Boff. “For me, studying will not be enough. I will pray with Jesus and his Abba so Boff’s lifelong love of the Son of God will refresh, revive and renew my own.

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Call to Action on International Aid

February 13, 2025

Take action now: follow the Catholic Relief Services action alert to see how you can lend your voice to this critical issue. Get more informed: read recent statements from Caritas Internationalis, the US Bishops and USCMA.

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A Video Invitation to Our Jubilee Pilgrimage

February 13, 2025

Bishop James T. Schuerman, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and spiritual guide for the USCMA Jubilee of the Missions Pilgrimage to Italy shares details about this wonderful opportunity to visit Italy in October.

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Mission as Discipleship – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, February 9, 2025

February 6, 2025

Explore ten aspects of discipleship through the lens of this week’s Gospel.

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The Unknowns of Mission – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, February 2, 2025

February 1, 2025

In these times, we must be pilgrims of hope like Mary and Joseph, who persevered to create the Holy Family with Jesus after receiving troubling prophecies when they presented him at the temple.

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URGENT ADVOCACY REQUEST!

January 29, 2025

Take action today, in mission and solidarity… read our update about the recent immediate cuts in foreign aid and use the CRS tool for connecting with your representatives.

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Serving the Poor: Jesus’ Little Ones – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, January 26, 2025

January 23, 2025

Do you frequently ask Jesus to make you more generous and less selfish?

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Jubilee of the Missions – Update and Informational Meetings

January 23, 2025

The dates of our pilgrimage have changed to October 2-11 due to adjustments in the schedule at the Vatican, which is now celebrating the Jubilee of Missions on October 4 and 5. Join USCMA and Nativity Pilgrimages for this exciting event at the Vatican and other experiences in Rome and Assisi. Get the details at our informational Zoom meetings in February.

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More than Buzzwords – Letter from Our Executive Director

January 23, 2025

Kevin Foy reflects on the USCMA mission and updates members about current efforts to form working groups, assemble an Advocacy Committee, and revamp the website.

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Go Forth… Podcast Update – Thank You, Ben OuYang!

January 21, 2025

After two years, USCMA is ceasing production of the Go Forth… Missionary Interviews podcast. We thank our podcast host, Dr. Benjamin OuYang, for his dedication to inspiring everyday Catholics through your mission stories. Go Forth… will continue to publish our weekly reflections on the Sunday readings, available online and through email.

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