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\u201cBy little and by little, the bird builds its nest.\u201d This African proverb reminds us that small, consistent actions can lead to lasting change.<\/p>\n
In a recent message from the Comboni General Council in Rome, we were invited to become pilgrims of hope. It is a call to a new way of life \u2014 a journey of daily renewal. Hope does not disappoint, but is renewed every day in those who encounter the Lord in their brothers and sisters. Even in the face of global crises \u2014 war, hunger, forced migration, environmental destruction \u2014 we are called to sow tenderness, build bridges, and welcome the other as a gift.<\/p>\n
Our Monthly Faith Promise Partners (MFPs) embody this spirit. They are our quiet leaders \u2014 our pilgrims of hope \u2014 who give faithfully each month without seeking recognition. Many describe their donation as a small sacrifice, yet the impact is anything but small. Their steady generosity sustains our missions and ensures we are ready to respond wherever we are needed most.<\/p>\n
Monthly giving provides powerful benefits:<\/p>\n
Each gift helps bring hope to the world\u2019s poorest and most abandoned \u2014 people facing poverty, instability, and hardship.<\/p>\n
Will you join this special community of pilgrims of hope? Stand with the Comboni Missionaries as they bring the Good News of Christ to the world, defending the dignity of every person, little by little.<\/p>\n
Heather Kaufman is director of development for the Comboni Missionaries, North American Province.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Donations” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#151f33″ custom_padding=”0vw||0vw||true|” custom_width_px__hover=”1080px” custom_width_px__hover_enabled=”1080px” custom_width_percent__hover=”80%” custom_width_percent__hover_enabled=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}” gutter_width__hover=”3″ gutter_width__hover_enabled=”3″ parallax_1__hover=”off” parallax_1__hover_enabled=”off” parallax_2__hover=”off” parallax_2__hover_enabled=”off” parallax_3__hover=”off” parallax_3__hover_enabled=”off” parallax_method_1__hover=”on” parallax_method_1__hover_enabled=”on” parallax_method_2__hover=”on” parallax_method_2__hover_enabled=”on” parallax_method_3__hover=”on” parallax_method_3__hover_enabled=”on” use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” 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