MOJ Sisters Feed the Hungry During Pandemic!

Today everyone is worried about catching a virus.  In Nigeria, however, everyone is worried about catching their next meal. Efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 have had drastic “side effects”, pardon the medical metaphor.  Increased checkpoints, quarantines, and a...

Blessing “Takes a Step” Toward her Dream!

“Sister, how is Blessing recovering from surgery?”, I asked nervously. “Blessing is doing well!  We’ve been visiting her and celebrating the great work done by the doctors and HEAL!”, replied Sr. Racheal Ulor, MOJ. In case you’re wondering, Blessing is a student who...

Blessing Imagines Walking Properly!

I have an update about Blessing, which I’m excited to share because many  have been asking about her since I first wrote! But first, let’s review her story. In April, we revealed Blessing’s need for a procedure called Triple Arthrodesis to remedy her Polio induced...

Perpetua maintained strong faith until the end!

Isaiah writes that though a mother may forsake her child, God will never abandon us (Cf. Is 49:15). This scripture came to mind as I followed the tragic story of Perpetua, a native of Akpim village where BOMCA is located and a neighbor of HEAL’s mission. Perpetua...

Out of School, Fighting Hunger Virus!

Every time I have visited Umuagwu village I have marveled at the resourcefulness of the MOJ Sisters and the Masters, at how they do so much with so little!  During the current COVID-19 lock down in Nigeria, MOJ resourcefulness has risen to the challenge.   While the...