“God will walk with us always, always.” — Pope Francis

Dear Mission Friend,

The glorious time of Easter approaches!

Pope Francis is fond of the story of Emmaus. He brings it up often in homilies and talks. “Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples of Emmaus is a fleeting one,” the pope has said. “But the entire destiny of the Church is contained within it.”

Francis tells us how we can relate to the two disciples:

“The secret of the road that leads to Emmaus is simply this: despite appearances to the contrary, we continue to be loved and God will never stop loving us. God will walk with us always, always, even in the most painful moments, even in the worst moments, even in moments of defeat. That is where the Lord is. And this is our hope. Let us go forward with this hope! Because he is beside us and walks with us. Always!”

The hope found on the road to Emmaus is the hope of Easter, the hope that God’s redeeming love will carry us through the worst moments this world will throw at us.

You can help us deliver hope to those who need it most in troubled places around the globe. Your gift today, no matter the amount, will assist Divine Word Missionaries to spread the Good News of Easter and let even the people living in the greatest despair know that God walks with them, always.

Thanks you for considering us in your Easter giving this year. Your gift will go far and benefit many. May you and your family enjoy a blessed Easter and feel the Lord’s presence in your life.

Yours in Christ’s name,



Bro. Daniel Holman SVD
Mission Director