Seeing is Believing

Jan 19, 2017 | Appeal

All of us know the story of St. Thomas the Apostle, who earned the nickname of “doubting Thomas.” He famously protested that he wouldn’t believe in Jesus’ Resurrection until he saw the wounds in Jesus’ hands and feet and put his finger into His pierced side (John...

Celebrating A Great Year

Jan 4, 2017 | About

HEAL and its partner, the Messengers of Justice (MOJ) congregation, are grateful for the progress of our mission in 2016. A Christmas celebration for the children of Mother Enabler Schools was held in Mbaise village, the home of HEAL and MOJ Founder, Deacon Leo...

Triplet Girls Monitored In Hospital

Dec 15, 2016 | Needs, Youth

Recently, I wrote to you about triplet girls brought to the Messengers of Justice (MOJ) by their desperate parents who could not sustain their lives. I can only imagine how heartbreaking it was for them to give up their daughters because they themselves could not...

A New Compassionate Home

Dec 8, 2016 | Growth, Needs

When I first traveled to Nigeria in the spring of 2014, it was the most surreal experience of my life. Over 100 children sang and clapped for me as I stepped out of the vehicle that brought me to the Compassionate Home in Umuagwu village.  My hosts, the poor villagers...

When It’s Impossible to Say No

Nov 24, 2016 | Needs, Youth

Just a few days ago, Deacon Leo texted me photos of three infant girls whose guardian had brought them to the Messengers of Justice as a last resort to save their lives. Leo’s message that they were probably severely malnourished matched their visible condition in the...