Mary of the Passion emphasized the mission of the congregation in her will letter dated February 2, 1899: to spread the grace of the Gospel in all its richness to the whole world. She believed that the sisters should become “living sacrifices” and emulate the Virgin Mary and Saint Francis in spreading the grace of the Gospel to everyone.
In order to fulfill the mission of spreading the grace of the Gospel to the whole world, we FMM sisters actively engages in educational endeavors. After my final vows, I was sent to Taiwan and I have been working for three years at the Li Ming High School Life Education Center belonging to the O.F.M in Matto, Tainan City.
Modern youth, who are materially rich, feel more psychological emptiness and need help. Taiwan’s education sites and schools already have a system that can systematically help students with psychological counseling. The Ministry of Education and the government are well aware of the needs of students and are facing a reality where demands from schools and teachers that guide them are increasing.
In the Li Ming Middle and High School Life I am helping teachers of the religious department in the Life Education Center and religious activities aimed at respecting the Catholic spirit of life. I am also teaching a second foreign language Korean class. In addition to school classes, I have opened up opportunities for any student who wants to learn Korean so that they can feel the passion to learn and the conviction that they can do anything if they have the courage to challenge themselves. So, I am helping students preparing for the Korean language proficiency test achieve their goals. As a foreigner, I also have a thirst for language study. So, I am making a lot of effort to prepare classes to secure that point from the perspective of the learning student.
Through my students, I see the beauty of each person’s unique life, a reflection of God’s love and presence in the world. God’s spirit clearly shines in their lives, and I pray that they come to feel this divine love within themselves. May they grow to cherish their own worth and recognize the sacredness of all life. I pray that God nourishes the dreams He has planted within them, filling them with hope and purpose. With the intercession of Our Lady and Saint Francis, I ask that they be strengthened to overcome all challenges and to stand firm against any adversity. May they mature into wise and virtuous adults, shaped by the grace of the Gospel. In their lives, may they embody the love and light of Christ, sharing it with others and spreading the message of peace and compassion to the world.
As a missionary, I received many graces from our Lord and I continue ask the grace to help people recognize God’s love, find the meaning of life, and embrace hope and courage in challenging times through education and service.
Marina Liu, fmm
Trinity Region
