About the missions
In the years that followed, I learned more and more why foreign mission trips and experiences can be difficult. There are language and cultural barriers, but also things like changes in diet and the differences in nutrition can greatly effect a person’s mindset. I started to realize that while most people have beautiful experiences in Uganda and Kenya, often the mental and physical challenges make it hard to find motivation to return. I have come to believe that with a bit of planning and preparation, not only can Americans have an inspiring experience of East Africans, but they can also start to feel at home.
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[ More about the missions ]Overcoming fears and concerns
I have come to believe that overcoming the fears and concerns would then lead Americans to form lifelong connections. Then, being familiar with the people and the leaders, Americans would invest their time, talent, and treasure in East Africa and form long term commitments to their apostolates. My dream is that the American Catholic Church will build partnerships with the developing world, and by the grace of God, I have had the opportunity to start with the Diocese of Masaka in Uganda and the East African Jesuits in Kenya
