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Crux: ACN helps sisters in Democratic Republic of the Congo fight poverty, cope with pandemic
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The continued presence of the religious sisters in the area, even at the risk of their own lives constitutes “the very definition of agape, self-giving love.”
Beirut: ACN offers emergency food aid
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“Beirut is a devastated city. It’s a war scene – there is destruction and desolation in all its streets, its districts and its houses.”
Farms of Hope—’there is no revenge better than love’
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“Then my brother came to the house and told me he had something to give me that wasn’t money, that wasn’t a house; it was something that had got him off drugs—it was God.”
Women religious fear jihadists will take control of province in Mozambique
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“These are people who not only need to eat; they also have to have some spiritual accompaniment. Some of them have seen their parents, their brothers beheaded.”
In Lebanon, priest—a convert from Islam—cares for the poor, needy
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“I see Jesus in every human being. If we only knew whom we are serving—Jesus, who lives in every human being—then we would kneel while we are serving the poor or helping the sick.”
In Ukraine, serving at bedside, a priest brings God’s love to COVID-19 patients
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“I tell them that Jesus Christ is very close to them in their suffering, for he suffered some of the same symptoms as those fighting the disease; he too struggled to breathe.”
In northern Iraq, hope that the pandemic will boost spirit of love
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“[Christ] managed to resurrect the dead and heal all kinds of disease. Our belief in him is great. He can end our crisis. And perhaps these difficult circumstances will reconcile us with God.”
With creativity and trust in God, ACN supports the Church in the time of the pandemic
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“We expect to continue these projects of support for priests and sisters for the next few months, because even if in some countries public Mases are beginning to recommence, the economic situation will worsen and our help will be needed more than ever.”
In Ukraine, women religious are on the frontline in battle against COVID-19
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“I know that many people are praying for us, for the doctors and all the staff, and we are very grateful for this. Please continue to pray for us, so that we do not lose our strength.”
