In November this year we visited the Missionaries of the Poor community in Labuan Bajo, on the island of Flores, Indonesia. We carried with us medical supplies, bibles, and personal and office supplies for the brothers. Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital have generously donated all medical supplies to the mission since 2011. For the children of the town we brought donations of clothing, school supplies, books and toys. Our time with the brothers was simply wonderful. The warmth of their welcome was infectious and their commitment to their vocation was inspirational.
- The monastery in Labuan Bajo
MOP daily schedule 
Novices at work 
Novices at work 
Brother Simon in the kitchen 
Finally we have sinks! 
English lesson for the children 
Louis helping out 
An attentive class 
The children concentrating hard 
Watch and learn 
Must be a good teacher 
Giving out clothes 
Happy with his tee shirt 
The boys getting their clothes 
All dressed up 
Same for the girls 
Brother Emmanuel and the children 
English lesson with the novices 
English lesson with the novices 
English lesson with the novices 
Practicing conversation 
Shopping for the mission 
Shopping list so far 
Delivery complete 
Toys purchased for Christmas celebration 
After Sunday Mass 
Parish Church
Mission for the Poor: Serving the people of Flores and Timor Leste 
31 January 2014 at 3:23 am
An absolutely beautiful witness to the loving faithfulness and mercy of the Lord!I don’t know who felt more blest – the brothers, the children, or the visitors.Thanks you for sharing the photos and story of Chris, MaryAnn and Louis.Donna Scira
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:51:10 +0000 To: donnaatcreek@hotmail.com