October/November 2006

COVER: Candles used in the closing ceremony of the August 2006 lay gathering. Each lay missioner lit a candle while expressing their gratitude for blessings received.
CREDIT: Scarboro Missioner Maxine Bell.

• Walking together in mission
  By Sharon Willan
  Scarboro lay missioners meet for discernment and decision-making
• Sent to bring good news
  By Miriam Wheeler
  St. Andrew's parish sends one of its own to mission in Guyana
• People helping themselves
  By Susan Keays
  Addressing the root causes of poverty for hill tribe peoples in Thailand
• When I was hungry
  By Barbara Michie
  Students take action against food shortages in their community
• Remembering Riobamba
  By Julia Duarte
  Reflecting on a 13 year journey with the people of Ecuador
• Living in the shadow of a volcano
  By Michael Hiebert
  Thousands have lost their livelihoods under a blanket of ash
• A life-altering experience
  By Natasha Vaz
  Toronto students travel to Kenya to learn of life and leadership
• A new adventure
  By Miriam Wheeler
• I am among you as one who serves
  By Louise Malnachuk
• Malawi welcomes two new missioners
  By Gwen Westwell
• Here I am Lord
  By Anne Harty
• Guest editorial
  By John and Jean MacInnis
• Where are they now?
  Former Scarboro missioners recall the transforming experience of mission among peoples of other lands and cultures
• In Memory
  Rev. Robert Cranley, S.F.M.
  Rev. Joseph Young, S.F.M.